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 | $235.62 | 10.553% | $260.485 | $260.49 | $260.50 | $260.50 |
Purchase #2 | $96.51 | 13.290% | $109.3362 | $109.34 | $109.35 | $109.30 |
Purchase #3 | $179.35 | 7.594% | $192.9698 | $192.97 | $192.95 | $193.00 |
Purchase #4 | $26.67 | 12.725% | $30.0638 | $30.06 | $30.05 | $30.10 |
Purchase #5 | $238.36 | 10.192% | $262.6537 | $262.65 | $262.65 | $262.70 |
Purchase #6 | $109.67 | 10.837% | $121.5549 | $121.55 | $121.55 | $121.60 |
Purchase #7 | $198.78 | 5.402% | $209.5181 | $209.52 | $209.50 | $209.50 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,084.96 | $1,186.5815 | $1,186.58 | $1,186.55 | $1,186.70 |