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 | $221.89 | 8.552% | $240.866 | $240.87 | $240.85 | $240.90 |
Purchase #2 | $20.89 | 3.327% | $21.585 | $21.59 | $21.60 | $21.60 |
Purchase #3 | $196.96 | 6.801% | $210.3552 | $210.36 | $210.35 | $210.40 |
Purchase #4 | $26.87 | 4.440% | $28.063 | $28.06 | $28.05 | $28.10 |
Purchase #5 | $206.70 | 3.543% | $214.0234 | $214.02 | $214.00 | $214.00 |
Purchase #6 | $52.97 | 12.729% | $59.7126 | $59.71 | $59.70 | $59.70 |
Purchase #7 | $240.80 | 12.513% | $270.9313 | $270.93 | $270.95 | $270.90 |
7 purchase totals = | $967.08 | $1,045.5365 | $1,045.54 | $1,045.50 | $1,045.60 |