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 | $236.95 | 5.843% | $250.795 | $250.80 | $250.80 | $250.80 |
Purchase #2 | $197.38 | 3.448% | $204.1857 | $204.19 | $204.20 | $204.20 |
Purchase #3 | $85.81 | 3.122% | $88.489 | $88.49 | $88.50 | $88.50 |
Purchase #4 | $101.39 | 4.301% | $105.7508 | $105.75 | $105.75 | $105.80 |
Purchase #5 | $196.56 | 11.322% | $218.8145 | $218.81 | $218.80 | $218.80 |
Purchase #6 | $74.73 | 8.563% | $81.1291 | $81.13 | $81.15 | $81.10 |
Purchase #7 | $150.37 | 7.153% | $161.126 | $161.13 | $161.15 | $161.10 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,043.19 | $1,110.2901 | $1,110.30 | $1,110.35 | $1,110.30 |