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 | $206.52 | 3.359% | $213.457 | $213.46 | $213.45 | $213.50 |
Purchase #2 | $91.90 | 8.871% | $100.0524 | $100.05 | $100.05 | $100.10 |
Purchase #3 | $243.47 | 5.748% | $257.4647 | $257.46 | $257.45 | $257.50 |
Purchase #4 | $39.48 | 4.797% | $41.3739 | $41.37 | $41.35 | $41.40 |
Purchase #5 | $218.43 | 13.500% | $247.9181 | $247.92 | $247.90 | $247.90 |
Purchase #6 | $230.94 | 4.673% | $241.7318 | $241.73 | $241.75 | $241.70 |
Purchase #7 | $141.62 | 5.399% | $149.2661 | $149.27 | $149.25 | $149.30 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,172.36 | $1,251.2640 | $1,251.26 | $1,251.20 | $1,251.40 |