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 | $210.42 | 4.549% | $219.992 | $219.99 | $220.00 | $220.00 |
Purchase #2 | $157.60 | 13.618% | $179.062 | $179.06 | $179.05 | $179.10 |
Purchase #3 | $21.32 | 7.311% | $22.8787 | $22.88 | $22.90 | $22.90 |
Purchase #4 | $176.76 | 7.625% | $190.238 | $190.24 | $190.25 | $190.20 |
Purchase #5 | $203.98 | 9.739% | $223.8456 | $223.85 | $223.85 | $223.80 |
Purchase #6 | $30.52 | 3.332% | $31.5369 | $31.54 | $31.55 | $31.50 |
Purchase #7 | $180.27 | 12.547% | $202.8885 | $202.89 | $202.90 | $202.90 |
7 purchase totals = | $980.87 | $1,070.4417 | $1,070.45 | $1,070.50 | $1,070.40 |