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 | $218.49 | 10.849% | $242.194 | $242.19 | $242.20 | $242.20 |
Purchase #2 | $176.52 | 11.304% | $196.4738 | $196.47 | $196.45 | $196.50 |
Purchase #3 | $230.91 | 10.542% | $255.2525 | $255.25 | $255.25 | $255.30 |
Purchase #4 | $188.96 | 10.243% | $208.3152 | $208.32 | $208.30 | $208.30 |
Purchase #5 | $156.98 | 4.364% | $163.8306 | $163.83 | $163.85 | $163.80 |
Purchase #6 | $56.26 | 3.783% | $58.3883 | $58.39 | $58.40 | $58.40 |
Purchase #7 | $55.48 | 9.209% | $60.5892 | $60.59 | $60.60 | $60.60 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,083.60 | $1,185.0436 | $1,185.04 | $1,185.05 | $1,185.10 |