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 | $229.37 | 9.156% | $250.3711 | $250.37 | $250.35 | $250.40 |
Purchase #2 | $20.99 | 12.487% | $23.611 | $23.61 | $23.60 | $23.60 |
Purchase #3 | $115.70 | 4.565% | $120.9817 | $120.98 | $121.00 | $121.00 |
Purchase #4 | $210.45 | 11.372% | $234.3824 | $234.38 | $234.40 | $234.40 |
Purchase #5 | $244.35 | 4.159% | $254.5125 | $254.51 | $254.50 | $254.50 |
Purchase #6 | $28.39 | 8.613% | $30.8352 | $30.84 | $30.85 | $30.80 |
Purchase #7 | $219.92 | 6.470% | $234.1488 | $234.15 | $234.15 | $234.10 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,069.17 | $1,148.8427 | $1,148.84 | $1,148.85 | $1,148.80 |