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 | $220.85 | 5.410% | $232.798 | $232.80 | $232.80 | $232.80 |
Purchase #2 | $119.59 | 3.335% | $123.5783 | $123.58 | $123.60 | $123.60 |
Purchase #3 | $230.63 | 3.500% | $238.7021 | $238.70 | $238.70 | $238.70 |
Purchase #4 | $39.70 | 12.231% | $44.5557 | $44.56 | $44.55 | $44.60 |
Purchase #5 | $136.60 | 13.189% | $154.6162 | $154.62 | $154.60 | $154.60 |
Purchase #6 | $124.60 | 8.183% | $134.796 | $134.80 | $134.80 | $134.80 |
Purchase #7 | $67.80 | 9.395% | $74.1698 | $74.17 | $74.15 | $74.20 |
7 purchase totals = | $939.77 | $1,003.2161 | $1,003.23 | $1,003.20 | $1,003.30 |