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 | $196.37 | 10.249% | $216.496 | $216.50 | $216.50 | $216.50 |
Purchase #2 | $172.82 | 9.704% | $189.5905 | $189.59 | $189.60 | $189.60 |
Purchase #3 | $95.32 | 10.841% | $105.6536 | $105.65 | $105.65 | $105.70 |
Purchase #4 | $231.50 | 4.627% | $242.2115 | $242.21 | $242.20 | $242.20 |
Purchase #5 | $9.27 | 7.688% | $9.9827 | $9.98 | $10.00 | $10.00 |
Purchase #6 | $81.64 | 9.188% | $89.1411 | $89.14 | $89.15 | $89.10 |
Purchase #7 | $213.90 | 10.728% | $236.8472 | $236.85 | $236.85 | $236.80 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,000.82 | $1,089.9226 | $1,089.92 | $1,089.95 | $1,089.90 |