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 | $199.46 | 10.559% | $220.521 | $220.52 | $220.50 | $220.50 |
Purchase #2 | $36.60 | 9.219% | $39.9742 | $39.97 | $39.95 | $40.00 |
Purchase #3 | $157.55 | 4.438% | $164.5421 | $164.54 | $164.55 | $164.50 |
Purchase #4 | $93.77 | 8.558% | $101.7948 | $101.79 | $101.80 | $101.80 |
Purchase #5 | $78.42 | 13.794% | $89.2373 | $89.24 | $89.25 | $89.20 |
Purchase #6 | $227.98 | 12.278% | $255.9714 | $255.97 | $255.95 | $256.00 |
Purchase #7 | $247.98 | 13.577% | $281.6482 | $281.65 | $281.65 | $281.60 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,041.76 | $1,153.6890 | $1,153.68 | $1,153.65 | $1,153.60 |