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 | $249.86 | 3.411% | $258.3827 | $258.38 | $258.40 | $258.40 |
Purchase #2 | $181.47 | 4.669% | $189.9428 | $189.94 | $189.95 | $189.90 |
Purchase #3 | $114.91 | 13.646% | $130.5906 | $130.59 | $130.60 | $130.60 |
Purchase #4 | $20.40 | 3.454% | $21.1046 | $21.10 | $21.10 | $21.10 |
Purchase #5 | $221.60 | 4.664% | $231.9354 | $231.94 | $231.95 | $231.90 |
Purchase #6 | $118.37 | 6.807% | $126.4274 | $126.43 | $126.45 | $126.40 |
Purchase #7 | $91.48 | 13.178% | $103.5352 | $103.54 | $103.55 | $103.50 |
7 purchase totals = | $998.09 | $1,061.9187 | $1,061.92 | $1,062.00 | $1,061.80 |