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 | $207.95 | 3.484% | $215.195 | $215.20 | $215.20 | $215.20 |
Purchase #2 | $165.65 | 4.474% | $173.0612 | $173.06 | $173.05 | $173.10 |
Purchase #3 | $117.74 | 8.856% | $128.1671 | $128.17 | $128.15 | $128.20 |
Purchase #4 | $158.55 | 10.336% | $174.9377 | $174.94 | $174.95 | $174.90 |
Purchase #5 | $41.82 | 4.641% | $43.7609 | $43.76 | $43.75 | $43.80 |
Purchase #6 | $118.58 | 13.728% | $134.8587 | $134.86 | $134.85 | $134.90 |
Purchase #7 | $116.34 | 11.690% | $129.9401 | $129.94 | $129.95 | $129.90 |
7 purchase totals = | $926.63 | $999.9207 | $999.93 | $999.90 | $1,000.00 |