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 | $135.63 | 5.720% | $143.388 | $143.39 | $143.40 | $143.40 |
Purchase #2 | $15.84 | 10.870% | $17.5618 | $17.56 | $17.55 | $17.60 |
Purchase #3 | $234.45 | 8.858% | $255.2176 | $255.22 | $255.20 | $255.20 |
Purchase #4 | $110.75 | 11.273% | $123.2348 | $123.23 | $123.25 | $123.20 |
Purchase #5 | $230.91 | 8.445% | $250.4103 | $250.41 | $250.40 | $250.40 |
Purchase #6 | $93.93 | 3.852% | $97.5482 | $97.55 | $97.55 | $97.50 |
Purchase #7 | $176.38 | 10.305% | $194.556 | $194.56 | $194.55 | $194.60 |
7 purchase totals = | $997.89 | $1,081.9167 | $1,081.92 | $1,081.90 | $1,081.90 |