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 | $175.99 | 13.665% | $200.039 | $200.04 | $200.05 | $200.00 |
Purchase #2 | $68.98 | 5.178% | $72.5518 | $72.55 | $72.55 | $72.60 |
Purchase #3 | $69.85 | 9.175% | $76.2587 | $76.26 | $76.25 | $76.30 |
Purchase #4 | $202.71 | 11.756% | $226.5406 | $226.54 | $226.55 | $226.50 |
Purchase #5 | $212.27 | 11.153% | $235.9445 | $235.94 | $235.95 | $235.90 |
Purchase #6 | $108.61 | 7.154% | $116.38 | $116.38 | $116.40 | $116.40 |
Purchase #7 | $152.51 | 5.103% | $160.2926 | $160.29 | $160.30 | $160.30 |
7 purchase totals = | $990.92 | $1,088.0072 | $1,088.00 | $1,088.05 | $1,088.00 |