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 | $190.35 | 5.244% | $200.332 | $200.33 | $200.35 | $200.30 |
Purchase #2 | $90.35 | 10.487% | $99.825 | $99.83 | $99.85 | $99.80 |
Purchase #3 | $211.85 | 12.864% | $239.1024 | $239.10 | $239.10 | $239.10 |
Purchase #4 | $140.87 | 7.324% | $151.1873 | $151.19 | $151.20 | $151.20 |
Purchase #5 | $225.60 | 13.316% | $255.6409 | $255.64 | $255.65 | $255.60 |
Purchase #6 | $222.48 | 8.778% | $242.0093 | $242.01 | $242.00 | $242.00 |
Purchase #7 | $49.69 | 4.745% | $52.0478 | $52.05 | $52.05 | $52.00 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,131.19 | $1,240.1447 | $1,240.15 | $1,240.20 | $1,240.00 |