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 | $189.60 | 5.703% | $200.4129 | $200.41 | $200.40 | $200.40 |
Purchase #2 | $68.97 | 3.387% | $71.306 | $71.31 | $71.30 | $71.30 |
Purchase #3 | $174.60 | 3.618% | $180.917 | $180.92 | $180.90 | $180.90 |
Purchase #4 | $156.59 | 9.414% | $171.3314 | $171.33 | $171.35 | $171.30 |
Purchase #5 | $71.75 | 9.168% | $78.328 | $78.33 | $78.35 | $78.30 |
Purchase #6 | $116.88 | 3.631% | $121.1239 | $121.12 | $121.10 | $121.10 |
Purchase #7 | $201.84 | 5.556% | $213.0542 | $213.05 | $213.05 | $213.10 |
7 purchase totals = | $980.23 | $1,036.4734 | $1,036.47 | $1,036.45 | $1,036.40 |