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 | $115.25 | 4.426% | $120.351 | $120.35 | $120.35 | $120.40 |
Purchase #2 | $206.40 | 9.162% | $225.3104 | $225.31 | $225.30 | $225.30 |
Purchase #3 | $143.25 | 8.736% | $155.7643 | $155.76 | $155.75 | $155.80 |
Purchase #4 | $85.56 | 7.808% | $92.2405 | $92.24 | $92.25 | $92.20 |
Purchase #5 | $125.42 | 13.415% | $142.2451 | $142.25 | $142.25 | $142.20 |
Purchase #6 | $244.27 | 12.526% | $274.8673 | $274.87 | $274.85 | $274.90 |
Purchase #7 | $27.35 | 7.173% | $29.3118 | $29.31 | $29.30 | $29.30 |
7 purchase totals = | $947.50 | $1,040.0904 | $1,040.09 | $1,040.05 | $1,040.10 |