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 | $197.93 | 11.353% | $220.401 | $220.40 | $220.40 | $220.40 |
Purchase #2 | $73.84 | 7.631% | $79.4747 | $79.47 | $79.45 | $79.50 |
Purchase #3 | $186.44 | 8.462% | $202.2166 | $202.22 | $202.20 | $202.20 |
Purchase #4 | $243.29 | 5.594% | $256.8996 | $256.90 | $256.90 | $256.90 |
Purchase #5 | $230.84 | 12.606% | $259.9397 | $259.94 | $259.95 | $259.90 |
Purchase #6 | $200.39 | 4.823% | $210.0548 | $210.05 | $210.05 | $210.10 |
Purchase #7 | $11.62 | 11.650% | $12.9737 | $12.97 | $12.95 | $13.00 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,144.35 | $1,241.9601 | $1,241.95 | $1,241.90 | $1,242.00 |