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 | $126.39 | 3.115% | $130.327 | $130.33 | $130.35 | $130.30 |
Purchase #2 | $17.43 | 5.390% | $18.3695 | $18.37 | $18.35 | $18.40 |
Purchase #3 | $36.68 | 5.374% | $38.6512 | $38.65 | $38.65 | $38.70 |
Purchase #4 | $180.25 | 8.828% | $196.1625 | $196.16 | $196.15 | $196.20 |
Purchase #5 | $249.29 | 12.313% | $279.9851 | $279.99 | $280.00 | $280.00 |
Purchase #6 | $232.82 | 12.276% | $261.401 | $261.40 | $261.40 | $261.40 |
Purchase #7 | $107.51 | 7.272% | $115.3281 | $115.33 | $115.35 | $115.30 |
7 purchase totals = | $950.37 | $1,040.2244 | $1,040.23 | $1,040.25 | $1,040.30 |