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 | $187.89 | 5.458% | $198.145 | $198.15 | $198.15 | $198.10 |
Purchase #2 | $164.59 | 4.589% | $172.143 | $172.14 | $172.15 | $172.10 |
Purchase #3 | $216.90 | 11.831% | $242.5614 | $242.56 | $242.55 | $242.60 |
Purchase #4 | $9.46 | 3.814% | $9.8208 | $9.82 | $9.80 | $9.80 |
Purchase #5 | $236.59 | 5.119% | $248.701 | $248.70 | $248.70 | $248.70 |
Purchase #6 | $102.60 | 10.722% | $113.6008 | $113.60 | $113.60 | $113.60 |
Purchase #7 | $74.55 | 4.257% | $77.7236 | $77.72 | $77.70 | $77.70 |
7 purchase totals = | $992.58 | $1,062.6956 | $1,062.69 | $1,062.65 | $1,062.60 |