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 | $191.56 | 4.858% | $200.866 | $200.87 | $200.85 | $200.90 |
Purchase #2 | $34.61 | 9.285% | $37.8235 | $37.82 | $37.80 | $37.80 |
Purchase #3 | $71.81 | 5.248% | $75.5786 | $75.58 | $75.60 | $75.60 |
Purchase #4 | $28.56 | 4.521% | $29.8512 | $29.85 | $29.85 | $29.90 |
Purchase #5 | $190.52 | 12.459% | $214.2569 | $214.26 | $214.25 | $214.30 |
Purchase #6 | $234.78 | 8.754% | $255.3326 | $255.33 | $255.35 | $255.30 |
Purchase #7 | $242.40 | 9.381% | $265.1395 | $265.14 | $265.15 | $265.10 |
7 purchase totals = | $994.24 | $1,078.8483 | $1,078.85 | $1,078.85 | $1,078.90 |