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 | $5.60 | 3.636% | $5.8036 | $5.80 | $5.80 | $5.80 |
Purchase #2 | $218.55 | 3.128% | $225.3862 | $225.39 | $225.40 | $225.40 |
Purchase #3 | $184.81 | 7.597% | $198.85 | $198.85 | $198.85 | $198.90 |
Purchase #4 | $161.80 | 10.220% | $178.336 | $178.34 | $178.35 | $178.30 |
Purchase #5 | $183.51 | 9.157% | $200.314 | $200.31 | $200.30 | $200.30 |
Purchase #6 | $98.66 | 4.586% | $103.1845 | $103.18 | $103.20 | $103.20 |
Purchase #7 | $172.47 | 4.628% | $180.4519 | $180.45 | $180.45 | $180.50 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,025.40 | $1,092.3262 | $1,092.32 | $1,092.35 | $1,092.40 |