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 | $205.25 | 5.866% | $217.29 | $217.29 | $217.30 | $217.30 |
Purchase #2 | $97.58 | 4.792% | $102.256 | $102.26 | $102.25 | $102.30 |
Purchase #3 | $78.74 | 12.428% | $88.5258 | $88.53 | $88.55 | $88.50 |
Purchase #4 | $49.35 | 6.114% | $52.3673 | $52.37 | $52.35 | $52.40 |
Purchase #5 | $237.93 | 3.331% | $245.8554 | $245.86 | $245.85 | $245.90 |
Purchase #6 | $38.85 | 12.203% | $43.5909 | $43.59 | $43.60 | $43.60 |
Purchase #7 | $163.37 | 4.764% | $171.1529 | $171.15 | $171.15 | $171.20 |
7 purchase totals = | $871.07 | $921.0383 | $921.05 | $921.05 | $921.20 |