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 | $99.77 | 5.632% | $105.389 | $105.39 | $105.40 | $105.40 |
Purchase #2 | $183.97 | 13.475% | $208.76 | $208.76 | $208.75 | $208.80 |
Purchase #3 | $188.34 | 5.273% | $198.2712 | $198.27 | $198.25 | $198.30 |
Purchase #4 | $157.72 | 7.432% | $169.4418 | $169.44 | $169.45 | $169.40 |
Purchase #5 | $45.75 | 9.153% | $49.9375 | $49.94 | $49.95 | $49.90 |
Purchase #6 | $165.99 | 10.694% | $183.741 | $183.74 | $183.75 | $183.70 |
Purchase #7 | $56.58 | 3.509% | $58.5654 | $58.57 | $58.55 | $58.60 |
7 purchase totals = | $898.12 | $974.1059 | $974.11 | $974.10 | $974.10 |