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 | $190.38 | 5.301% | $200.472 | $200.47 | $200.45 | $200.50 |
Purchase #2 | $85.43 | 7.797% | $92.091 | $92.09 | $92.10 | $92.10 |
Purchase #3 | $65.81 | 10.115% | $72.4667 | $72.47 | $72.45 | $72.50 |
Purchase #4 | $17.59 | 8.256% | $19.0422 | $19.04 | $19.05 | $19.00 |
Purchase #5 | $239.60 | 9.272% | $261.8157 | $261.82 | $261.80 | $261.80 |
Purchase #6 | $164.40 | 8.306% | $178.0551 | $178.06 | $178.05 | $178.10 |
Purchase #7 | $117.28 | 11.267% | $130.4939 | $130.49 | $130.50 | $130.50 |
7 purchase totals = | $880.49 | $954.4366 | $954.44 | $954.40 | $954.50 |