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 | $192.30 | 5.745% | $203.3476 | $203.35 | $203.35 | $203.30 |
Purchase #2 | $126.31 | 5.744% | $133.5652 | $133.57 | $133.55 | $133.60 |
Purchase #3 | $52.53 | 10.154% | $57.8639 | $57.86 | $57.85 | $57.90 |
Purchase #4 | $15.28 | 11.753% | $17.0759 | $17.08 | $17.10 | $17.10 |
Purchase #5 | $113.28 | 3.352% | $117.0771 | $117.08 | $117.10 | $117.10 |
Purchase #6 | $228.58 | 7.163% | $244.9532 | $244.95 | $244.95 | $245.00 |
Purchase #7 | $231.67 | 10.757% | $256.5907 | $256.59 | $256.60 | $256.60 |
7 purchase totals = | $959.95 | $1,030.4736 | $1,030.48 | $1,030.50 | $1,030.60 |