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 | $217.42 | 3.490% | $225.008 | $225.01 | $225.00 | $225.00 |
Purchase #2 | $63.78 | 12.195% | $71.558 | $71.56 | $71.55 | $71.60 |
Purchase #3 | $50.84 | 3.840% | $52.7923 | $52.79 | $52.80 | $52.80 |
Purchase #4 | $160.70 | 10.446% | $177.4867 | $177.49 | $177.50 | $177.50 |
Purchase #5 | $92.34 | 12.398% | $103.7883 | $103.79 | $103.80 | $103.80 |
Purchase #6 | $192.79 | 5.842% | $204.0528 | $204.05 | $204.05 | $204.10 |
Purchase #7 | $249.28 | 5.557% | $263.1325 | $263.13 | $263.15 | $263.10 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,027.15 | $1,097.8186 | $1,097.82 | $1,097.85 | $1,097.90 |