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 | $196.32 | 4.108% | $204.3848 | $204.38 | $204.40 | $204.40 |
Purchase #2 | $86.82 | 13.437% | $98.486 | $98.49 | $98.50 | $98.50 |
Purchase #3 | $57.89 | 8.524% | $62.8245 | $62.82 | $62.80 | $62.80 |
Purchase #4 | $77.90 | 4.466% | $81.379 | $81.38 | $81.40 | $81.40 |
Purchase #5 | $184.92 | 11.130% | $205.5016 | $205.50 | $205.50 | $205.50 |
Purchase #6 | $121.98 | 12.500% | $137.2275 | $137.23 | $137.25 | $137.20 |
Purchase #7 | $234.95 | 10.541% | $259.7161 | $259.72 | $259.70 | $259.70 |
7 purchase totals = | $960.78 | $1,049.5195 | $1,049.52 | $1,049.55 | $1,049.50 |