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 | $38.38 | 5.685% | $40.5619 | $40.56 | $40.55 | $40.60 |
Purchase #2 | $199.35 | 11.545% | $222.365 | $222.37 | $222.35 | $222.40 |
Purchase #3 | $242.55 | 12.482% | $272.8251 | $272.83 | $272.85 | $272.80 |
Purchase #4 | $212.80 | 7.284% | $228.3004 | $228.30 | $228.30 | $228.30 |
Purchase #5 | $128.51 | 13.278% | $145.5736 | $145.57 | $145.55 | $145.60 |
Purchase #6 | $182.27 | 12.386% | $204.846 | $204.85 | $204.85 | $204.80 |
Purchase #7 | $179.30 | 5.485% | $189.1346 | $189.13 | $189.15 | $189.10 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,183.16 | $1,303.6066 | $1,303.61 | $1,303.60 | $1,303.60 |