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 | $200.59 | 5.251% | $211.123 | $211.12 | $211.10 | $211.10 |
Purchase #2 | $232.59 | 4.162% | $242.2704 | $242.27 | $242.25 | $242.30 |
Purchase #3 | $162.62 | 7.324% | $174.5303 | $174.53 | $174.55 | $174.50 |
Purchase #4 | $117.59 | 6.500% | $125.2334 | $125.23 | $125.25 | $125.20 |
Purchase #5 | $181.28 | 4.652% | $189.7131 | $189.71 | $189.70 | $189.70 |
Purchase #6 | $122.31 | 11.510% | $136.3879 | $136.39 | $136.40 | $136.40 |
Purchase #7 | $195.93 | 5.368% | $206.4475 | $206.45 | $206.45 | $206.40 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,212.91 | $1,285.7056 | $1,285.70 | $1,285.70 | $1,285.60 |