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 | $219.30 | 5.601% | $231.583 | $231.58 | $231.60 | $231.60 |
Purchase #2 | $38.54 | 7.291% | $41.35 | $41.35 | $41.35 | $41.40 |
Purchase #3 | $152.85 | 5.732% | $161.6114 | $161.61 | $161.60 | $161.60 |
Purchase #4 | $213.35 | 12.581% | $240.1916 | $240.19 | $240.20 | $240.20 |
Purchase #5 | $104.60 | 13.214% | $118.4218 | $118.42 | $118.40 | $118.40 |
Purchase #6 | $179.72 | 9.523% | $196.8347 | $196.83 | $196.85 | $196.80 |
Purchase #7 | $192.51 | 3.269% | $198.8032 | $198.80 | $198.80 | $198.80 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,100.87 | $1,188.7957 | $1,188.78 | $1,188.80 | $1,188.80 |