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 | $123.93 | 4.204% | $129.14 | $129.14 | $129.15 | $129.10 |
Purchase #2 | $197.74 | 6.371% | $210.338 | $210.34 | $210.35 | $210.30 |
Purchase #3 | $186.94 | 5.608% | $197.4236 | $197.42 | $197.40 | $197.40 |
Purchase #4 | $42.77 | 3.280% | $44.1729 | $44.17 | $44.15 | $44.20 |
Purchase #5 | $141.28 | 12.451% | $158.8708 | $158.87 | $158.85 | $158.90 |
Purchase #6 | $126.64 | 6.826% | $135.2844 | $135.28 | $135.30 | $135.30 |
Purchase #7 | $206.39 | 4.586% | $215.855 | $215.86 | $215.85 | $215.90 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,025.69 | $1,091.0847 | $1,091.08 | $1,091.05 | $1,091.10 |