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 | $206.47 | 4.837% | $216.457 | $216.46 | $216.45 | $216.50 |
Purchase #2 | $71.94 | 12.406% | $80.8649 | $80.86 | $80.85 | $80.90 |
Purchase #3 | $85.67 | 12.235% | $96.1517 | $96.15 | $96.15 | $96.20 |
Purchase #4 | $152.81 | 11.855% | $170.9256 | $170.93 | $170.95 | $170.90 |
Purchase #5 | $19.29 | 11.606% | $21.5288 | $21.53 | $21.55 | $21.50 |
Purchase #6 | $194.65 | 12.566% | $219.1097 | $219.11 | $219.10 | $219.10 |
Purchase #7 | $246.52 | 6.869% | $263.4535 | $263.45 | $263.45 | $263.50 |
7 purchase totals = | $977.35 | $1,068.4912 | $1,068.49 | $1,068.50 | $1,068.60 |