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 | $108.79 | 10.501% | $120.214 | $120.21 | $120.20 | $120.20 |
Purchase #2 | $250.68 | 3.745% | $260.068 | $260.07 | $260.05 | $260.10 |
Purchase #3 | $218.92 | 9.853% | $240.4902 | $240.49 | $240.50 | $240.50 |
Purchase #4 | $200.39 | 8.453% | $217.329 | $217.33 | $217.35 | $217.30 |
Purchase #5 | $212.68 | 4.620% | $222.5058 | $222.51 | $222.50 | $222.50 |
Purchase #6 | $214.43 | 4.564% | $224.2166 | $224.22 | $224.20 | $224.20 |
Purchase #7 | $83.91 | 7.604% | $90.2905 | $90.29 | $90.30 | $90.30 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,289.80 | $1,375.1141 | $1,375.12 | $1,375.10 | $1,375.10 |