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 | $187.43 | 4.590% | $196.033 | $196.03 | $196.05 | $196.00 |
Purchase #2 | $56.45 | 9.757% | $61.9578 | $61.96 | $61.95 | $62.00 |
Purchase #3 | $107.47 | 10.415% | $118.663 | $118.66 | $118.65 | $118.70 |
Purchase #4 | $30.48 | 5.388% | $32.1223 | $32.12 | $32.10 | $32.10 |
Purchase #5 | $188.32 | 13.245% | $213.263 | $213.26 | $213.25 | $213.30 |
Purchase #6 | $204.55 | 10.264% | $225.545 | $225.55 | $225.55 | $225.50 |
Purchase #7 | $168.53 | 8.324% | $182.5584 | $182.56 | $182.55 | $182.60 |
7 purchase totals = | $943.23 | $1,030.1425 | $1,030.14 | $1,030.10 | $1,030.20 |