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 | $129.27 | 10.140% | $142.378 | $142.38 | $142.40 | $142.40 |
Purchase #2 | $165.31 | 10.307% | $182.3485 | $182.35 | $182.35 | $182.30 |
Purchase #3 | $32.49 | 4.344% | $33.9014 | $33.90 | $33.90 | $33.90 |
Purchase #4 | $141.88 | 7.329% | $152.2784 | $152.28 | $152.30 | $152.30 |
Purchase #5 | $38.43 | 9.625% | $42.1289 | $42.13 | $42.15 | $42.10 |
Purchase #6 | $223.32 | 10.814% | $247.4698 | $247.47 | $247.45 | $247.50 |
Purchase #7 | $219.83 | 9.618% | $240.9732 | $240.97 | $240.95 | $241.00 |
7 purchase totals = | $950.53 | $1,041.4782 | $1,041.48 | $1,041.50 | $1,041.50 |