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 | $199.93 | 4.305% | $208.537 | $208.54 | $208.55 | $208.50 |
Purchase #2 | $120.95 | 7.507% | $130.0297 | $130.03 | $130.05 | $130.00 |
Purchase #3 | $18.36 | 11.431% | $20.4587 | $20.46 | $20.45 | $20.50 |
Purchase #4 | $49.74 | 9.720% | $54.5747 | $54.57 | $54.55 | $54.60 |
Purchase #5 | $239.60 | 5.702% | $253.262 | $253.26 | $253.25 | $253.30 |
Purchase #6 | $140.90 | 5.820% | $149.1004 | $149.10 | $149.10 | $149.10 |
Purchase #7 | $216.49 | 4.680% | $226.6217 | $226.62 | $226.60 | $226.60 |
7 purchase totals = | $985.97 | $1,042.5842 | $1,042.58 | $1,042.55 | $1,042.60 |