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 | $239.44 | 3.603% | $248.067 | $248.07 | $248.05 | $248.10 |
Purchase #2 | $17.43 | 10.819% | $19.3158 | $19.32 | $19.30 | $19.30 |
Purchase #3 | $190.53 | 12.487% | $214.3215 | $214.32 | $214.30 | $214.30 |
Purchase #4 | $96.29 | 13.469% | $109.2593 | $109.26 | $109.25 | $109.30 |
Purchase #5 | $19.29 | 8.472% | $20.9242 | $20.92 | $20.90 | $20.90 |
Purchase #6 | $241.86 | 3.796% | $251.041 | $251.04 | $251.05 | $251.00 |
Purchase #7 | $239.87 | 12.635% | $270.1776 | $270.18 | $270.20 | $270.20 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,044.71 | $1,133.1064 | $1,133.11 | $1,133.05 | $1,133.10 |