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 | $185.45 | 10.223% | $204.4086 | $204.41 | $204.40 | $204.40 |
Purchase #2 | $109.50 | 7.800% | $118.041 | $118.04 | $118.05 | $118.00 |
Purchase #3 | $138.81 | 9.772% | $152.3745 | $152.37 | $152.35 | $152.40 |
Purchase #4 | $128.74 | 10.718% | $142.5384 | $142.54 | $142.55 | $142.50 |
Purchase #5 | $134.42 | 12.111% | $150.6996 | $150.70 | $150.70 | $150.70 |
Purchase #6 | $229.80 | 12.597% | $258.7479 | $258.75 | $258.75 | $258.70 |
Purchase #7 | $52.61 | 12.125% | $58.989 | $58.99 | $59.00 | $59.00 |
7 purchase totals = | $979.33 | $1,085.7990 | $1,085.80 | $1,085.80 | $1,085.70 |