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 | $217.26 | 10.481% | $240.031 | $240.03 | $240.05 | $240.00 |
Purchase #2 | $103.43 | 12.691% | $116.5563 | $116.56 | $116.55 | $116.60 |
Purchase #3 | $127.58 | 3.740% | $132.3515 | $132.35 | $132.35 | $132.40 |
Purchase #4 | $157.98 | 8.166% | $170.8806 | $170.88 | $170.90 | $170.90 |
Purchase #5 | $6.67 | 9.137% | $7.2794 | $7.28 | $7.30 | $7.30 |
Purchase #6 | $242.57 | 4.861% | $254.3613 | $254.36 | $254.35 | $254.40 |
Purchase #7 | $170.94 | 8.545% | $185.5468 | $185.55 | $185.55 | $185.50 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,026.43 | $1,107.0069 | $1,107.01 | $1,107.05 | $1,107.10 |