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 | $205.85 | 5.128% | $216.406 | $216.41 | $216.40 | $216.40 |
Purchase #2 | $72.39 | 3.682% | $75.0554 | $75.06 | $75.05 | $75.10 |
Purchase #3 | $171.89 | 7.164% | $184.2042 | $184.20 | $184.20 | $184.20 |
Purchase #4 | $94.58 | 3.290% | $97.6917 | $97.69 | $97.70 | $97.70 |
Purchase #5 | $193.36 | 7.861% | $208.56 | $208.56 | $208.55 | $208.60 |
Purchase #6 | $160.84 | 4.260% | $167.6918 | $167.69 | $167.70 | $167.70 |
Purchase #7 | $229.86 | 5.222% | $241.8633 | $241.86 | $241.85 | $241.90 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,128.77 | $1,191.4724 | $1,191.47 | $1,191.45 | $1,191.60 |