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 | $119.91 | 5.580% | $126.601 | $126.60 | $126.60 | $126.60 |
Purchase #2 | $132.79 | 8.631% | $144.2511 | $144.25 | $144.25 | $144.30 |
Purchase #3 | $78.33 | 12.205% | $87.8902 | $87.89 | $87.90 | $87.90 |
Purchase #4 | $112.41 | 4.132% | $117.0548 | $117.05 | $117.05 | $117.10 |
Purchase #5 | $33.32 | 12.486% | $37.4803 | $37.48 | $37.50 | $37.50 |
Purchase #6 | $196.30 | 9.641% | $215.2253 | $215.23 | $215.25 | $215.20 |
Purchase #7 | $248.46 | 13.300% | $281.5052 | $281.51 | $281.50 | $281.50 |
7 purchase totals = | $921.52 | $1,010.0079 | $1,010.01 | $1,010.05 | $1,010.10 |