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 | $225.44 | 13.817% | $256.589 | $256.59 | $256.60 | $256.60 |
Purchase #2 | $107.97 | 11.300% | $120.1706 | $120.17 | $120.15 | $120.20 |
Purchase #3 | $134.55 | 3.791% | $139.6508 | $139.65 | $139.65 | $139.70 |
Purchase #4 | $102.86 | 10.567% | $113.7292 | $113.73 | $113.75 | $113.70 |
Purchase #5 | $161.25 | 5.791% | $170.588 | $170.59 | $170.60 | $170.60 |
Purchase #6 | $247.82 | 12.174% | $277.9896 | $277.99 | $278.00 | $278.00 |
Purchase #7 | $31.28 | 3.809% | $32.4715 | $32.47 | $32.45 | $32.50 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,011.17 | $1,111.1887 | $1,111.19 | $1,111.20 | $1,111.30 |