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 | $207.48 | 5.200% | $218.269 | $218.27 | $218.25 | $218.30 |
Purchase #2 | $12.72 | 10.190% | $14.0162 | $14.02 | $14.00 | $14.00 |
Purchase #3 | $134.30 | 11.615% | $149.8989 | $149.90 | $149.90 | $149.90 |
Purchase #4 | $121.43 | 8.151% | $131.3278 | $131.33 | $131.35 | $131.30 |
Purchase #5 | $224.75 | 12.703% | $253.3 | $253.30 | $253.30 | $253.30 |
Purchase #6 | $171.91 | 13.446% | $195.025 | $195.03 | $195.05 | $195.00 |
Purchase #7 | $106.44 | 10.201% | $117.2979 | $117.30 | $117.30 | $117.30 |
7 purchase totals = | $979.03 | $1,079.1348 | $1,079.15 | $1,079.15 | $1,079.10 |