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 | $191.58 | 4.636% | $200.4616 | $200.46 | $200.45 | $200.50 |
Purchase #2 | $239.38 | 10.827% | $265.2977 | $265.30 | $265.30 | $265.30 |
Purchase #3 | $103.78 | 11.150% | $115.3515 | $115.35 | $115.35 | $115.40 |
Purchase #4 | $194.99 | 11.570% | $217.5503 | $217.55 | $217.55 | $217.60 |
Purchase #5 | $85.32 | 11.460% | $95.0977 | $95.10 | $95.10 | $95.10 |
Purchase #6 | $178.81 | 6.111% | $189.7371 | $189.74 | $189.75 | $189.70 |
Purchase #7 | $160.97 | 8.409% | $174.506 | $174.51 | $174.50 | $174.50 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,154.83 | $1,258.0019 | $1,258.01 | $1,258.00 | $1,258.10 |