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 | $178.46 | 12.284% | $200.382 | $200.38 | $200.40 | $200.40 |
Purchase #2 | $168.43 | 5.766% | $178.1417 | $178.14 | $178.15 | $178.10 |
Purchase #3 | $66.76 | 6.415% | $71.0427 | $71.04 | $71.05 | $71.00 |
Purchase #4 | $34.41 | 12.794% | $38.8124 | $38.81 | $38.80 | $38.80 |
Purchase #5 | $245.69 | 6.549% | $261.7802 | $261.78 | $261.80 | $261.80 |
Purchase #6 | $78.66 | 13.304% | $89.1249 | $89.12 | $89.10 | $89.10 |
Purchase #7 | $193.83 | 8.386% | $210.0846 | $210.08 | $210.10 | $210.10 |
7 purchase totals = | $966.24 | $1,049.3685 | $1,049.35 | $1,049.40 | $1,049.30 |