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 | $235.45 | 10.644% | $260.5113 | $260.51 | $260.50 | $260.50 |
Purchase #2 | $137.72 | 4.243% | $143.5635 | $143.56 | $143.55 | $143.60 |
Purchase #3 | $172.66 | 7.359% | $185.366 | $185.37 | $185.35 | $185.40 |
Purchase #4 | $168.35 | 12.256% | $188.983 | $188.98 | $189.00 | $189.00 |
Purchase #5 | $161.42 | 5.639% | $170.5225 | $170.52 | $170.50 | $170.50 |
Purchase #6 | $63.78 | 4.245% | $66.4875 | $66.49 | $66.50 | $66.50 |
Purchase #7 | $55.63 | 5.457% | $58.6657 | $58.67 | $58.65 | $58.70 |
7 purchase totals = | $995.01 | $1,074.0995 | $1,074.10 | $1,074.05 | $1,074.20 |