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 | $214.38 | 9.103% | $233.895 | $233.90 | $233.90 | $233.90 |
Purchase #2 | $39.80 | 4.813% | $41.7156 | $41.72 | $41.70 | $41.70 |
Purchase #3 | $240.90 | 12.379% | $270.721 | $270.72 | $270.70 | $270.70 |
Purchase #4 | $235.41 | 7.219% | $252.4042 | $252.40 | $252.40 | $252.40 |
Purchase #5 | $230.89 | 8.169% | $249.7514 | $249.75 | $249.75 | $249.80 |
Purchase #6 | $172.69 | 3.692% | $179.0657 | $179.07 | $179.05 | $179.10 |
Purchase #7 | $154.43 | 3.328% | $159.5694 | $159.57 | $159.55 | $159.60 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,288.50 | $1,387.1223 | $1,387.13 | $1,387.05 | $1,387.20 |