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 | $188.69 | 5.500% | $199.068 | $199.07 | $199.05 | $199.10 |
Purchase #2 | $240.98 | 13.440% | $273.3677 | $273.37 | $273.35 | $273.40 |
Purchase #3 | $76.25 | 7.170% | $81.7171 | $81.72 | $81.70 | $81.70 |
Purchase #4 | $205.75 | 11.236% | $228.8681 | $228.87 | $228.85 | $228.90 |
Purchase #5 | $67.91 | 12.681% | $76.5217 | $76.52 | $76.50 | $76.50 |
Purchase #6 | $101.98 | 9.258% | $111.4213 | $111.42 | $111.40 | $111.40 |
Purchase #7 | $199.68 | 3.380% | $206.4292 | $206.43 | $206.45 | $206.40 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,081.24 | $1,177.3931 | $1,177.40 | $1,177.30 | $1,177.40 |