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 | $201.51 | 3.242% | $208.043 | $208.04 | $208.05 | $208.00 |
Purchase #2 | $111.27 | 3.778% | $115.4738 | $115.47 | $115.45 | $115.50 |
Purchase #3 | $80.80 | 6.242% | $85.8435 | $85.84 | $85.85 | $85.80 |
Purchase #4 | $249.38 | 9.771% | $273.7469 | $273.75 | $273.75 | $273.70 |
Purchase #5 | $52.44 | 3.273% | $54.1564 | $54.16 | $54.15 | $54.20 |
Purchase #6 | $228.41 | 6.124% | $242.3978 | $242.40 | $242.40 | $242.40 |
Purchase #7 | $176.59 | 9.206% | $192.8469 | $192.85 | $192.85 | $192.80 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,100.40 | $1,172.5083 | $1,172.51 | $1,172.50 | $1,172.40 |