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 | $205.54 | 3.375% | $212.477 | $212.48 | $212.50 | $212.50 |
Purchase #2 | $150.65 | 10.102% | $165.8687 | $165.87 | $165.85 | $165.90 |
Purchase #3 | $201.76 | 3.193% | $208.2022 | $208.20 | $208.20 | $208.20 |
Purchase #4 | $86.97 | 13.155% | $98.4109 | $98.41 | $98.40 | $98.40 |
Purchase #5 | $117.58 | 12.438% | $132.2046 | $132.20 | $132.20 | $132.20 |
Purchase #6 | $247.69 | 10.739% | $274.2894 | $274.29 | $274.30 | $274.30 |
Purchase #7 | $110.34 | 7.478% | $118.5912 | $118.59 | $118.60 | $118.60 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,120.53 | $1,210.0440 | $1,210.04 | $1,210.05 | $1,210.10 |