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 | $225.35 | 3.870% | $234.071 | $234.07 | $234.05 | $234.10 |
Purchase #2 | $123.57 | 13.464% | $140.2075 | $140.21 | $140.20 | $140.20 |
Purchase #3 | $185.69 | 12.310% | $208.5484 | $208.55 | $208.55 | $208.50 |
Purchase #4 | $59.97 | 3.662% | $62.1661 | $62.17 | $62.15 | $62.20 |
Purchase #5 | $210.74 | 3.537% | $218.1939 | $218.19 | $218.20 | $218.20 |
Purchase #6 | $28.70 | 10.294% | $31.6544 | $31.65 | $31.65 | $31.70 |
Purchase #7 | $195.50 | 3.148% | $201.6543 | $201.65 | $201.65 | $201.70 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,029.52 | $1,096.4956 | $1,096.49 | $1,096.45 | $1,096.60 |