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 | $118.92 | 5.428% | $125.375 | $125.38 | $125.40 | $125.40 |
Purchase #2 | $78.37 | 8.560% | $85.0785 | $85.08 | $85.10 | $85.10 |
Purchase #3 | $43.99 | 3.737% | $45.6339 | $45.63 | $45.65 | $45.60 |
Purchase #4 | $174.35 | 11.406% | $194.2364 | $194.24 | $194.25 | $194.20 |
Purchase #5 | $160.28 | 6.625% | $170.8986 | $170.90 | $170.90 | $170.90 |
Purchase #6 | $181.27 | 4.125% | $188.7474 | $188.75 | $188.75 | $188.70 |
Purchase #7 | $177.58 | 12.570% | $199.9018 | $199.90 | $199.90 | $199.90 |
7 purchase totals = | $934.76 | $1,009.8716 | $1,009.88 | $1,009.95 | $1,009.80 |