Let's do some math .. Rounding examples of 7 random hypothetical purchases: | ||||||
Case | Tag Price |
Sales Tax % |
Raw Total Incl. Sales Tax |
Rounded to Penny |
Rounded to Nickel |
Rounded to Dime |
Purchase #1 | $187.86 | 6.672% | $200.394 | $200.39 | $200.40 | $200.40 |
Purchase #2 | $61.77 | 10.847% | $68.4702 | $68.47 | $68.45 | $68.50 |
Purchase #3 | $93.95 | 8.381% | $101.8239 | $101.82 | $101.80 | $101.80 |
Purchase #4 | $108.76 | 12.546% | $122.405 | $122.41 | $122.40 | $122.40 |
Purchase #5 | $209.92 | 10.872% | $232.7425 | $232.74 | $232.75 | $232.70 |
Purchase #6 | $237.83 | 3.420% | $245.9638 | $245.96 | $245.95 | $246.00 |
Purchase #7 | $78.72 | 12.491% | $88.5529 | $88.55 | $88.55 | $88.60 |
7 purchase totals = | $978.81 | $1,060.3523 | $1,060.34 | $1,060.30 | $1,060.40 |