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 | $28.64 | 9.645% | $31.4023 | $31.40 | $31.40 | $31.40 |
Purchase #2 | $19.51 | 10.159% | $21.492 | $21.49 | $21.50 | $21.50 |
Purchase #3 | $146.75 | 6.554% | $156.368 | $156.37 | $156.35 | $156.40 |
Purchase #4 | $215.38 | 3.548% | $223.0217 | $223.02 | $223.00 | $223.00 |
Purchase #5 | $188.91 | 9.300% | $206.4786 | $206.48 | $206.50 | $206.50 |
Purchase #6 | $237.63 | 4.864% | $249.1883 | $249.19 | $249.20 | $249.20 |
Purchase #7 | $116.60 | 7.827% | $125.7263 | $125.73 | $125.75 | $125.70 |
7 purchase totals = | $953.42 | $1,013.6772 | $1,013.68 | $1,013.70 | $1,013.70 |