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 | $242.48 | 5.732% | $256.379 | $256.38 | $256.40 | $256.40 |
Purchase #2 | $64.38 | 8.392% | $69.7828 | $69.78 | $69.80 | $69.80 |
Purchase #3 | $202.98 | 9.689% | $222.6467 | $222.65 | $222.65 | $222.60 |
Purchase #4 | $119.88 | 12.507% | $134.8734 | $134.87 | $134.85 | $134.90 |
Purchase #5 | $46.61 | 7.637% | $50.1696 | $50.17 | $50.15 | $50.20 |
Purchase #6 | $70.30 | 10.599% | $77.7511 | $77.75 | $77.75 | $77.80 |
Purchase #7 | $206.85 | 6.164% | $219.6002 | $219.60 | $219.60 | $219.60 |
7 purchase totals = | $953.48 | $1,031.2028 | $1,031.20 | $1,031.20 | $1,031.30 |