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 | $189.72 | 5.672% | $200.4809 | $200.48 | $200.50 | $200.50 |
Purchase #2 | $79.32 | 6.828% | $84.736 | $84.74 | $84.75 | $84.70 |
Purchase #3 | $238.47 | 7.109% | $255.4228 | $255.42 | $255.40 | $255.40 |
Purchase #4 | $210.45 | 6.699% | $224.548 | $224.55 | $224.55 | $224.50 |
Purchase #5 | $110.98 | 13.300% | $125.7403 | $125.74 | $125.75 | $125.70 |
Purchase #6 | $118.71 | 4.126% | $123.608 | $123.61 | $123.60 | $123.60 |
Purchase #7 | $76.86 | 12.342% | $86.3461 | $86.35 | $86.35 | $86.30 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,024.51 | $1,100.8821 | $1,100.89 | $1,100.90 | $1,100.70 |