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 | $186.47 | 9.697% | $204.552 | $204.55 | $204.55 | $204.60 |
Purchase #2 | $227.75 | 12.784% | $256.8656 | $256.87 | $256.85 | $256.90 |
Purchase #3 | $111.45 | 5.833% | $117.9509 | $117.95 | $117.95 | $118.00 |
Purchase #4 | $34.59 | 5.113% | $36.3586 | $36.36 | $36.35 | $36.40 |
Purchase #5 | $64.98 | 12.676% | $73.2169 | $73.22 | $73.20 | $73.20 |
Purchase #6 | $243.68 | 4.548% | $254.7626 | $254.76 | $254.75 | $254.80 |
Purchase #7 | $148.50 | 3.618% | $153.8727 | $153.87 | $153.85 | $153.90 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,017.42 | $1,097.5793 | $1,097.58 | $1,097.50 | $1,097.80 |