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 | $218.48 | 9.853% | $240.0068 | $240.01 | $240.00 | $240.00 |
Purchase #2 | $132.52 | 9.700% | $145.3744 | $145.37 | $145.35 | $145.40 |
Purchase #3 | $91.36 | 3.692% | $94.733 | $94.73 | $94.75 | $94.70 |
Purchase #4 | $127.67 | 4.298% | $133.1573 | $133.16 | $133.15 | $133.20 |
Purchase #5 | $123.32 | 8.108% | $133.3188 | $133.32 | $133.30 | $133.30 |
Purchase #6 | $209.38 | 3.617% | $216.9533 | $216.95 | $216.95 | $217.00 |
Purchase #7 | $122.85 | 4.596% | $128.4962 | $128.50 | $128.50 | $128.50 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,025.58 | $1,092.0398 | $1,092.04 | $1,092.00 | $1,092.10 |