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 | $186.90 | 12.603% | $210.455 | $210.46 | $210.45 | $210.50 |
Purchase #2 | $183.94 | 3.307% | $190.0229 | $190.02 | $190.00 | $190.00 |
Purchase #3 | $217.63 | 8.815% | $236.8141 | $236.81 | $236.80 | $236.80 |
Purchase #4 | $50.55 | 8.719% | $54.9575 | $54.96 | $54.95 | $55.00 |
Purchase #5 | $248.83 | 7.784% | $268.1989 | $268.20 | $268.20 | $268.20 |
Purchase #6 | $36.75 | 10.755% | $40.7025 | $40.70 | $40.70 | $40.70 |
Purchase #7 | $7.39 | 13.346% | $8.3763 | $8.38 | $8.40 | $8.40 |
7 purchase totals = | $931.99 | $1,009.5272 | $1,009.53 | $1,009.50 | $1,009.60 |