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 | $231.73 | 3.748% | $240.4152 | $240.42 | $240.40 | $240.40 |
Purchase #2 | $53.66 | 13.256% | $60.7732 | $60.77 | $60.75 | $60.80 |
Purchase #3 | $117.45 | 8.433% | $127.3546 | $127.35 | $127.35 | $127.40 |
Purchase #4 | $48.52 | 9.159% | $52.9639 | $52.96 | $52.95 | $53.00 |
Purchase #5 | $209.26 | 11.107% | $232.5025 | $232.50 | $232.50 | $232.50 |
Purchase #6 | $204.55 | 8.536% | $222.0104 | $222.01 | $222.00 | $222.00 |
Purchase #7 | $168.73 | 4.186% | $175.793 | $175.79 | $175.80 | $175.80 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,033.90 | $1,111.8128 | $1,111.80 | $1,111.75 | $1,111.90 |