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 | $197.33 | 10.638% | $218.322 | $218.32 | $218.30 | $218.30 |
Purchase #2 | $85.26 | 7.225% | $91.42 | $91.42 | $91.40 | $91.40 |
Purchase #3 | $45.90 | 12.383% | $51.5838 | $51.58 | $51.60 | $51.60 |
Purchase #4 | $154.62 | 4.485% | $161.5547 | $161.55 | $161.55 | $161.60 |
Purchase #5 | $117.54 | 11.347% | $130.8773 | $130.88 | $130.90 | $130.90 |
Purchase #6 | $94.52 | 3.649% | $97.969 | $97.97 | $97.95 | $98.00 |
Purchase #7 | $221.46 | 13.769% | $251.9528 | $251.95 | $251.95 | $252.00 |
7 purchase totals = | $916.63 | $1,003.6796 | $1,003.67 | $1,003.65 | $1,003.80 |