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 | $177.60 | 13.482% | $201.544 | $201.54 | $201.55 | $201.50 |
Purchase #2 | $159.71 | 7.557% | $171.7793 | $171.78 | $171.80 | $171.80 |
Purchase #3 | $215.50 | 11.373% | $240.0088 | $240.01 | $240.00 | $240.00 |
Purchase #4 | $31.54 | 12.366% | $35.4402 | $35.44 | $35.45 | $35.40 |
Purchase #5 | $207.31 | 5.566% | $218.8489 | $218.85 | $218.85 | $218.80 |
Purchase #6 | $110.32 | 12.115% | $123.6853 | $123.69 | $123.70 | $123.70 |
Purchase #7 | $44.28 | 9.762% | $48.6026 | $48.60 | $48.60 | $48.60 |
7 purchase totals = | $946.26 | $1,039.9091 | $1,039.91 | $1,039.95 | $1,039.80 |