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 | $204.30 | 4.838% | $214.184 | $214.18 | $214.20 | $214.20 |
Purchase #2 | $158.92 | 12.685% | $179.079 | $179.08 | $179.10 | $179.10 |
Purchase #3 | $178.79 | 10.450% | $197.4736 | $197.47 | $197.45 | $197.50 |
Purchase #4 | $106.47 | 5.786% | $112.6304 | $112.63 | $112.65 | $112.60 |
Purchase #5 | $169.82 | 8.254% | $183.8369 | $183.84 | $183.85 | $183.80 |
Purchase #6 | $78.93 | 9.869% | $86.7196 | $86.72 | $86.70 | $86.70 |
Purchase #7 | $249.84 | 7.290% | $268.0533 | $268.05 | $268.05 | $268.10 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,147.07 | $1,241.9768 | $1,241.97 | $1,242.00 | $1,242.00 |