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 | $242.95 | 7.178% | $260.389 | $260.39 | $260.40 | $260.40 |
Purchase #2 | $88.88 | 11.527% | $99.1252 | $99.13 | $99.15 | $99.10 |
Purchase #3 | $22.44 | 12.850% | $25.3235 | $25.32 | $25.30 | $25.30 |
Purchase #4 | $55.69 | 8.520% | $60.4348 | $60.43 | $60.45 | $60.40 |
Purchase #5 | $192.39 | 5.112% | $202.225 | $202.23 | $202.25 | $202.20 |
Purchase #6 | $225.31 | 5.675% | $238.0963 | $238.10 | $238.10 | $238.10 |
Purchase #7 | $185.87 | 12.445% | $209.0015 | $209.00 | $209.00 | $209.00 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,013.53 | $1,094.5953 | $1,094.60 | $1,094.65 | $1,094.50 |