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 | $108.48 | 10.849% | $120.249 | $120.25 | $120.25 | $120.20 |
Purchase #2 | $136.75 | 3.181% | $141.1 | $141.10 | $141.10 | $141.10 |
Purchase #3 | $113.46 | 11.485% | $126.4909 | $126.49 | $126.50 | $126.50 |
Purchase #4 | $103.76 | 4.358% | $108.2819 | $108.28 | $108.30 | $108.30 |
Purchase #5 | $228.76 | 12.845% | $258.1442 | $258.14 | $258.15 | $258.10 |
Purchase #6 | $167.47 | 11.353% | $186.4829 | $186.48 | $186.50 | $186.50 |
Purchase #7 | $139.34 | 5.253% | $146.6595 | $146.66 | $146.65 | $146.70 |
7 purchase totals = | $998.02 | $1,087.4084 | $1,087.40 | $1,087.45 | $1,087.40 |