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 | $194.36 | 3.201% | $200.5815 | $200.58 | $200.60 | $200.60 |
Purchase #2 | $122.80 | 12.563% | $138.2274 | $138.23 | $138.25 | $138.20 |
Purchase #3 | $243.44 | 5.374% | $256.5225 | $256.52 | $256.50 | $256.50 |
Purchase #4 | $81.33 | 11.232% | $90.465 | $90.47 | $90.45 | $90.50 |
Purchase #5 | $113.61 | 12.730% | $128.0726 | $128.07 | $128.05 | $128.10 |
Purchase #6 | $70.95 | 12.870% | $80.0813 | $80.08 | $80.10 | $80.10 |
Purchase #7 | $232.28 | 10.236% | $256.0562 | $256.06 | $256.05 | $256.10 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,058.77 | $1,150.0065 | $1,150.01 | $1,150.00 | $1,150.10 |