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 | $189.79 | 5.159% | $199.5813 | $199.58 | $199.60 | $199.60 |
Purchase #2 | $145.29 | 11.784% | $162.411 | $162.41 | $162.40 | $162.40 |
Purchase #3 | $33.95 | 13.171% | $38.4216 | $38.42 | $38.40 | $38.40 |
Purchase #4 | $235.89 | 8.625% | $256.2355 | $256.24 | $256.25 | $256.20 |
Purchase #5 | $49.81 | 9.442% | $54.5131 | $54.51 | $54.50 | $54.50 |
Purchase #6 | $222.48 | 4.157% | $231.7285 | $231.73 | $231.75 | $231.70 |
Purchase #7 | $74.56 | 13.415% | $84.5622 | $84.56 | $84.55 | $84.60 |
7 purchase totals = | $951.77 | $1,027.4532 | $1,027.45 | $1,027.45 | $1,027.40 |