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 | $100.48 | 4.664% | $105.1664 | $105.17 | $105.15 | $105.20 |
Purchase #2 | $92.60 | 13.257% | $104.876 | $104.88 | $104.90 | $104.90 |
Purchase #3 | $110.80 | 8.540% | $120.2623 | $120.26 | $120.25 | $120.30 |
Purchase #4 | $210.35 | 3.430% | $217.565 | $217.57 | $217.55 | $217.60 |
Purchase #5 | $229.90 | 4.635% | $240.5559 | $240.56 | $240.55 | $240.60 |
Purchase #6 | $68.96 | 13.226% | $78.0806 | $78.08 | $78.10 | $78.10 |
Purchase #7 | $216.91 | 10.225% | $239.089 | $239.09 | $239.10 | $239.10 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,030.00 | $1,105.5952 | $1,105.61 | $1,105.60 | $1,105.80 |