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 | $36.58 | 11.274% | $40.704 | $40.70 | $40.70 | $40.70 |
Purchase #2 | $165.28 | 9.132% | $180.3734 | $180.37 | $180.35 | $180.40 |
Purchase #3 | $181.69 | 10.685% | $201.1036 | $201.10 | $201.10 | $201.10 |
Purchase #4 | $151.66 | 11.327% | $168.8385 | $168.84 | $168.85 | $168.80 |
Purchase #5 | $239.55 | 7.268% | $256.9605 | $256.96 | $256.95 | $257.00 |
Purchase #6 | $196.97 | 7.385% | $211.5162 | $211.52 | $211.50 | $211.50 |
Purchase #7 | $186.91 | 7.508% | $200.9432 | $200.94 | $200.95 | $200.90 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,158.64 | $1,260.4394 | $1,260.43 | $1,260.40 | $1,260.40 |