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 | $216.71 | 10.700% | $239.898 | $239.90 | $239.90 | $239.90 |
Purchase #2 | $30.70 | 11.671% | $34.283 | $34.28 | $34.30 | $34.30 |
Purchase #3 | $39.96 | 13.638% | $45.4097 | $45.41 | $45.40 | $45.40 |
Purchase #4 | $52.89 | 6.189% | $56.1634 | $56.16 | $56.15 | $56.20 |
Purchase #5 | $245.59 | 10.454% | $271.264 | $271.26 | $271.25 | $271.30 |
Purchase #6 | $181.81 | 4.377% | $189.7678 | $189.77 | $189.75 | $189.80 |
Purchase #7 | $210.89 | 4.439% | $220.2514 | $220.25 | $220.25 | $220.30 |
7 purchase totals = | $978.55 | $1,057.0373 | $1,057.03 | $1,057.00 | $1,057.20 |