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 | $240.72 | 3.281% | $248.618 | $248.62 | $248.60 | $248.60 |
Purchase #2 | $114.97 | 11.406% | $128.0835 | $128.08 | $128.10 | $128.10 |
Purchase #3 | $241.98 | 8.602% | $262.7951 | $262.80 | $262.80 | $262.80 |
Purchase #4 | $68.41 | 5.336% | $72.0604 | $72.06 | $72.05 | $72.10 |
Purchase #5 | $215.74 | 10.849% | $239.1456 | $239.15 | $239.15 | $239.10 |
Purchase #6 | $107.70 | 8.669% | $117.0365 | $117.04 | $117.05 | $117.00 |
Purchase #7 | $108.46 | 3.473% | $112.2268 | $112.23 | $112.25 | $112.20 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,097.98 | $1,179.9659 | $1,179.98 | $1,180.00 | $1,179.90 |