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 | $200.73 | 7.529% | $215.843 | $215.84 | $215.85 | $215.80 |
Purchase #2 | $100.48 | 4.749% | $105.2518 | $105.25 | $105.25 | $105.30 |
Purchase #3 | $203.93 | 4.463% | $213.0314 | $213.03 | $213.05 | $213.00 |
Purchase #4 | $42.87 | 8.460% | $46.4968 | $46.50 | $46.50 | $46.50 |
Purchase #5 | $178.26 | 11.686% | $199.0915 | $199.09 | $199.10 | $199.10 |
Purchase #6 | $151.92 | 4.245% | $158.369 | $158.37 | $158.35 | $158.40 |
Purchase #7 | $131.63 | 8.259% | $142.5013 | $142.50 | $142.50 | $142.50 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,009.82 | $1,080.5848 | $1,080.58 | $1,080.60 | $1,080.60 |