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 | $179.48 | 9.240% | $196.064 | $196.06 | $196.05 | $196.10 |
Purchase #2 | $236.90 | 12.187% | $265.771 | $265.77 | $265.75 | $265.80 |
Purchase #3 | $234.29 | 4.400% | $244.5988 | $244.60 | $244.60 | $244.60 |
Purchase #4 | $31.90 | 12.481% | $35.8814 | $35.88 | $35.90 | $35.90 |
Purchase #5 | $98.26 | 3.812% | $102.0057 | $102.01 | $102.00 | $102.00 |
Purchase #6 | $84.31 | 10.396% | $93.0749 | $93.07 | $93.05 | $93.10 |
Purchase #7 | $187.48 | 7.212% | $201.0011 | $201.00 | $201.00 | $201.00 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,052.62 | $1,138.3969 | $1,138.39 | $1,138.35 | $1,138.50 |