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 | $207.85 | 3.478% | $215.079 | $215.08 | $215.10 | $215.10 |
Purchase #2 | $160.52 | 9.465% | $175.7132 | $175.71 | $175.70 | $175.70 |
Purchase #3 | $39.29 | 12.645% | $44.2582 | $44.26 | $44.25 | $44.30 |
Purchase #4 | $143.78 | 4.366% | $150.0574 | $150.06 | $150.05 | $150.10 |
Purchase #5 | $111.86 | 7.716% | $120.4911 | $120.49 | $120.50 | $120.50 |
Purchase #6 | $156.30 | 3.169% | $161.2531 | $161.25 | $161.25 | $161.30 |
Purchase #7 | $167.88 | 4.409% | $175.2818 | $175.28 | $175.30 | $175.30 |
7 purchase totals = | $987.48 | $1,042.1338 | $1,042.13 | $1,042.15 | $1,042.30 |