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 | $195.77 | 3.829% | $203.266 | $203.27 | $203.25 | $203.30 |
Purchase #2 | $174.51 | 10.283% | $192.4549 | $192.45 | $192.45 | $192.50 |
Purchase #3 | $165.60 | 8.158% | $179.1096 | $179.11 | $179.10 | $179.10 |
Purchase #4 | $84.55 | 5.550% | $89.2425 | $89.24 | $89.25 | $89.20 |
Purchase #5 | $194.76 | 10.515% | $215.239 | $215.24 | $215.25 | $215.20 |
Purchase #6 | $157.98 | 13.413% | $179.1699 | $179.17 | $179.15 | $179.20 |
Purchase #7 | $29.25 | 3.666% | $30.3223 | $30.32 | $30.30 | $30.30 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,002.42 | $1,088.8042 | $1,088.80 | $1,088.75 | $1,088.80 |