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 | $38.90 | 4.308% | $40.5758 | $40.58 | $40.60 | $40.60 |
Purchase #2 | $228.90 | 5.353% | $241.153 | $241.15 | $241.15 | $241.20 |
Purchase #3 | $70.98 | 4.270% | $74.0108 | $74.01 | $74.00 | $74.00 |
Purchase #4 | $58.59 | 11.438% | $65.2915 | $65.29 | $65.30 | $65.30 |
Purchase #5 | $246.45 | 8.254% | $266.792 | $266.79 | $266.80 | $266.80 |
Purchase #6 | $195.30 | 10.376% | $215.5643 | $215.56 | $215.55 | $215.60 |
Purchase #7 | $170.80 | 9.702% | $187.371 | $187.37 | $187.35 | $187.40 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,009.92 | $1,090.7584 | $1,090.75 | $1,090.75 | $1,090.90 |