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 | $101.87 | 8.450% | $110.478 | $110.48 | $110.50 | $110.50 |
Purchase #2 | $113.43 | 13.150% | $128.346 | $128.35 | $128.35 | $128.30 |
Purchase #3 | $85.34 | 7.596% | $91.8224 | $91.82 | $91.80 | $91.80 |
Purchase #4 | $221.39 | 5.102% | $232.6853 | $232.69 | $232.70 | $232.70 |
Purchase #5 | $84.63 | 5.647% | $89.4091 | $89.41 | $89.40 | $89.40 |
Purchase #6 | $247.78 | 3.737% | $257.0395 | $257.04 | $257.05 | $257.00 |
Purchase #7 | $183.78 | 8.677% | $199.7266 | $199.73 | $199.75 | $199.70 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,038.22 | $1,109.5069 | $1,109.52 | $1,109.55 | $1,109.40 |