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 | $181.74 | 10.332% | $200.5174 | $200.52 | $200.50 | $200.50 |
Purchase #2 | $135.31 | 3.774% | $140.4166 | $140.42 | $140.40 | $140.40 |
Purchase #3 | $87.50 | 3.786% | $90.8128 | $90.81 | $90.80 | $90.80 |
Purchase #4 | $72.51 | 9.828% | $79.6363 | $79.64 | $79.65 | $79.60 |
Purchase #5 | $172.52 | 7.112% | $184.7896 | $184.79 | $184.80 | $184.80 |
Purchase #6 | $248.26 | 13.413% | $281.5591 | $281.56 | $281.55 | $281.60 |
Purchase #7 | $105.62 | 3.501% | $109.3178 | $109.32 | $109.30 | $109.30 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,003.46 | $1,087.0496 | $1,087.06 | $1,087.00 | $1,087.00 |