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 | $215.78 | 11.428% | $240.4393 | $240.44 | $240.45 | $240.40 |
Purchase #2 | $87.44 | 3.726% | $90.698 | $90.70 | $90.70 | $90.70 |
Purchase #3 | $36.44 | 8.407% | $39.5035 | $39.50 | $39.50 | $39.50 |
Purchase #4 | $122.47 | 12.127% | $137.3219 | $137.32 | $137.30 | $137.30 |
Purchase #5 | $88.60 | 3.293% | $91.5176 | $91.52 | $91.50 | $91.50 |
Purchase #6 | $139.80 | 11.134% | $155.3653 | $155.37 | $155.35 | $155.40 |
Purchase #7 | $229.57 | 13.370% | $260.2635 | $260.26 | $260.25 | $260.30 |
7 purchase totals = | $920.10 | $1,015.1091 | $1,015.11 | $1,015.05 | $1,015.10 |