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 | $199.41 | 7.282% | $213.931 | $213.93 | $213.95 | $213.90 |
Purchase #2 | $198.49 | 6.289% | $210.973 | $210.97 | $210.95 | $211.00 |
Purchase #3 | $215.95 | 9.185% | $235.785 | $235.79 | $235.80 | $235.80 |
Purchase #4 | $29.48 | 3.292% | $30.4505 | $30.45 | $30.45 | $30.50 |
Purchase #5 | $206.77 | 11.252% | $230.0358 | $230.04 | $230.05 | $230.00 |
Purchase #6 | $36.94 | 8.217% | $39.9754 | $39.98 | $40.00 | $40.00 |
Purchase #7 | $188.56 | 4.703% | $197.428 | $197.43 | $197.45 | $197.40 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,075.60 | $1,158.5787 | $1,158.59 | $1,158.65 | $1,158.60 |