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 | $240.59 | 7.625% | $258.935 | $258.94 | $258.95 | $258.90 |
Purchase #2 | $243.43 | 4.120% | $253.4593 | $253.46 | $253.45 | $253.50 |
Purchase #3 | $195.50 | 6.849% | $208.8898 | $208.89 | $208.90 | $208.90 |
Purchase #4 | $48.73 | 12.190% | $54.6702 | $54.67 | $54.65 | $54.70 |
Purchase #5 | $101.73 | 6.673% | $108.5184 | $108.52 | $108.50 | $108.50 |
Purchase #6 | $130.44 | 8.494% | $141.5196 | $141.52 | $141.50 | $141.50 |
Purchase #7 | $65.72 | 11.380% | $73.1989 | $73.20 | $73.20 | $73.20 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,026.14 | $1,099.1912 | $1,099.20 | $1,099.15 | $1,099.20 |