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 | $137.45 | 9.700% | $150.7827 | $150.78 | $150.80 | $150.80 |
Purchase #2 | $248.94 | 9.434% | $272.425 | $272.43 | $272.45 | $272.40 |
Purchase #3 | $63.72 | 7.556% | $68.5347 | $68.53 | $68.55 | $68.50 |
Purchase #4 | $77.40 | 11.325% | $86.1656 | $86.17 | $86.15 | $86.20 |
Purchase #5 | $32.70 | 10.803% | $36.2326 | $36.23 | $36.25 | $36.20 |
Purchase #6 | $195.66 | 7.182% | $209.7123 | $209.71 | $209.70 | $209.70 |
Purchase #7 | $196.69 | 11.379% | $219.0714 | $219.07 | $219.05 | $219.10 |
7 purchase totals = | $952.56 | $1,042.9243 | $1,042.92 | $1,042.95 | $1,042.90 |