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 | $223.52 | 5.183% | $235.105 | $235.11 | $235.10 | $235.10 |
Purchase #2 | $15.68 | 13.142% | $17.7407 | $17.74 | $17.75 | $17.70 |
Purchase #3 | $193.31 | 8.655% | $210.041 | $210.04 | $210.05 | $210.00 |
Purchase #4 | $104.41 | 6.263% | $110.9492 | $110.95 | $110.95 | $110.90 |
Purchase #5 | $18.78 | 9.124% | $20.4935 | $20.49 | $20.50 | $20.50 |
Purchase #6 | $177.65 | 13.441% | $201.5279 | $201.53 | $201.55 | $201.50 |
Purchase #7 | $237.71 | 3.713% | $246.5362 | $246.54 | $246.55 | $246.50 |
7 purchase totals = | $971.06 | $1,042.3935 | $1,042.40 | $1,042.45 | $1,042.20 |