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 | $222.25 | 5.483% | $234.436 | $234.44 | $234.45 | $234.40 |
Purchase #2 | $12.54 | 3.345% | $12.9595 | $12.96 | $12.95 | $13.00 |
Purchase #3 | $88.91 | 13.434% | $100.8542 | $100.85 | $100.85 | $100.90 |
Purchase #4 | $187.90 | 9.527% | $205.8012 | $205.80 | $205.80 | $205.80 |
Purchase #5 | $126.31 | 12.305% | $141.8524 | $141.85 | $141.85 | $141.90 |
Purchase #6 | $229.51 | 13.790% | $261.1594 | $261.16 | $261.15 | $261.20 |
Purchase #7 | $137.98 | 8.275% | $149.3978 | $149.40 | $149.40 | $149.40 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,005.40 | $1,106.4605 | $1,106.46 | $1,106.45 | $1,106.60 |