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 | $127.26 | 10.620% | $140.775 | $140.78 | $140.80 | $140.80 |
Purchase #2 | $71.62 | 11.789% | $80.0633 | $80.06 | $80.05 | $80.10 |
Purchase #3 | $42.65 | 4.354% | $44.507 | $44.51 | $44.50 | $44.50 |
Purchase #4 | $100.25 | 10.165% | $110.4404 | $110.44 | $110.45 | $110.40 |
Purchase #5 | $115.80 | 7.259% | $124.2059 | $124.21 | $124.20 | $124.20 |
Purchase #6 | $237.71 | 5.307% | $250.3253 | $250.33 | $250.35 | $250.30 |
Purchase #7 | $244.62 | 7.202% | $262.2375 | $262.24 | $262.25 | $262.20 |
7 purchase totals = | $939.91 | $1,012.5544 | $1,012.57 | $1,012.60 | $1,012.50 |