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 | $203.40 | 4.529% | $212.612 | $212.61 | $212.60 | $212.60 |
Purchase #2 | $145.46 | 3.777% | $150.954 | $150.95 | $150.95 | $151.00 |
Purchase #3 | $213.63 | 9.406% | $233.724 | $233.72 | $233.70 | $233.70 |
Purchase #4 | $182.65 | 9.558% | $200.1077 | $200.11 | $200.10 | $200.10 |
Purchase #5 | $184.98 | 7.313% | $198.5076 | $198.51 | $198.50 | $198.50 |
Purchase #6 | $143.96 | 3.773% | $149.3916 | $149.39 | $149.40 | $149.40 |
Purchase #7 | $138.53 | 12.672% | $156.0845 | $156.08 | $156.10 | $156.10 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,212.61 | $1,301.3814 | $1,301.37 | $1,301.35 | $1,301.40 |