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 | $220.72 | 8.749% | $240.0308 | $240.03 | $240.05 | $240.00 |
Purchase #2 | $27.47 | 9.309% | $30.0272 | $30.03 | $30.05 | $30.00 |
Purchase #3 | $154.96 | 10.610% | $171.4013 | $171.40 | $171.40 | $171.40 |
Purchase #4 | $247.94 | 10.333% | $273.5596 | $273.56 | $273.55 | $273.60 |
Purchase #5 | $56.26 | 13.662% | $63.9462 | $63.95 | $63.95 | $63.90 |
Purchase #6 | $71.44 | 3.274% | $73.7789 | $73.78 | $73.80 | $73.80 |
Purchase #7 | $167.40 | 12.592% | $188.479 | $188.48 | $188.50 | $188.50 |
7 purchase totals = | $946.19 | $1,041.2230 | $1,041.23 | $1,041.30 | $1,041.20 |