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 | $42.26 | 9.144% | $46.1243 | $46.12 | $46.10 | $46.10 |
Purchase #2 | $149.37 | 6.826% | $159.566 | $159.57 | $159.55 | $159.60 |
Purchase #3 | $213.40 | 12.592% | $240.2713 | $240.27 | $240.25 | $240.30 |
Purchase #4 | $18.51 | 5.345% | $19.4994 | $19.50 | $19.50 | $19.50 |
Purchase #5 | $247.29 | 12.369% | $277.8773 | $277.88 | $277.90 | $277.90 |
Purchase #6 | $219.34 | 9.345% | $239.8373 | $239.84 | $239.85 | $239.80 |
Purchase #7 | $40.72 | 4.851% | $42.6953 | $42.70 | $42.70 | $42.70 |
7 purchase totals = | $930.89 | $1,025.8709 | $1,025.88 | $1,025.85 | $1,025.90 |