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 | $225.87 | 5.540% | $238.3832 | $238.38 | $238.40 | $238.40 |
Purchase #2 | $84.34 | 6.520% | $89.839 | $89.84 | $89.85 | $89.80 |
Purchase #3 | $180.35 | 11.606% | $201.2814 | $201.28 | $201.30 | $201.30 |
Purchase #4 | $20.36 | 3.339% | $21.0398 | $21.04 | $21.05 | $21.00 |
Purchase #5 | $164.50 | 6.787% | $175.6646 | $175.66 | $175.65 | $175.70 |
Purchase #6 | $136.40 | 5.193% | $143.4833 | $143.48 | $143.50 | $143.50 |
Purchase #7 | $128.72 | 3.201% | $132.8403 | $132.84 | $132.85 | $132.80 |
7 purchase totals = | $940.54 | $1,002.5316 | $1,002.52 | $1,002.60 | $1,002.50 |