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 | $204.86 | 9.260% | $223.83 | $223.83 | $223.85 | $223.80 |
Purchase #2 | $10.32 | 6.610% | $11.0022 | $11.00 | $11.00 | $11.00 |
Purchase #3 | $166.85 | 11.843% | $186.61 | $186.61 | $186.60 | $186.60 |
Purchase #4 | $158.84 | 12.368% | $178.4853 | $178.49 | $178.50 | $178.50 |
Purchase #5 | $172.76 | 10.339% | $190.6217 | $190.62 | $190.60 | $190.60 |
Purchase #6 | $236.81 | 9.857% | $260.1524 | $260.15 | $260.15 | $260.20 |
Purchase #7 | $38.56 | 3.721% | $39.9948 | $39.99 | $40.00 | $40.00 |
7 purchase totals = | $989.00 | $1,090.6964 | $1,090.69 | $1,090.70 | $1,090.70 |