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 | $230.45 | 4.145% | $240.0022 | $240.00 | $240.00 | $240.00 |
Purchase #2 | $189.34 | 5.455% | $199.6685 | $199.67 | $199.65 | $199.70 |
Purchase #3 | $186.84 | 10.180% | $205.8603 | $205.86 | $205.85 | $205.90 |
Purchase #4 | $162.37 | 8.844% | $176.73 | $176.73 | $176.75 | $176.70 |
Purchase #5 | $77.88 | 6.390% | $82.8565 | $82.86 | $82.85 | $82.90 |
Purchase #6 | $218.44 | 5.779% | $231.0636 | $231.06 | $231.05 | $231.10 |
Purchase #7 | $143.65 | 3.597% | $148.8171 | $148.82 | $148.80 | $148.80 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,208.97 | $1,284.9982 | $1,285.00 | $1,284.95 | $1,285.10 |