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 | $185.72 | 5.490% | $195.916 | $195.92 | $195.90 | $195.90 |
Purchase #2 | $57.78 | 5.626% | $61.0307 | $61.03 | $61.05 | $61.00 |
Purchase #3 | $77.92 | 6.294% | $82.8243 | $82.82 | $82.80 | $82.80 |
Purchase #4 | $13.67 | 13.701% | $15.5429 | $15.54 | $15.55 | $15.50 |
Purchase #5 | $226.50 | 4.742% | $237.2406 | $237.24 | $237.25 | $237.20 |
Purchase #6 | $221.68 | 13.737% | $252.1322 | $252.13 | $252.15 | $252.10 |
Purchase #7 | $194.63 | 3.487% | $201.4167 | $201.42 | $201.40 | $201.40 |
7 purchase totals = | $977.90 | $1,046.1034 | $1,046.10 | $1,046.10 | $1,045.90 |