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 | $219.89 | 4.726% | $230.282 | $230.28 | $230.30 | $230.30 |
Purchase #2 | $246.82 | 3.759% | $256.098 | $256.10 | $256.10 | $256.10 |
Purchase #3 | $34.72 | 13.575% | $39.4332 | $39.43 | $39.45 | $39.40 |
Purchase #4 | $27.71 | 12.664% | $31.2192 | $31.22 | $31.20 | $31.20 |
Purchase #5 | $234.43 | 10.434% | $258.8904 | $258.89 | $258.90 | $258.90 |
Purchase #6 | $184.63 | 6.557% | $196.7362 | $196.74 | $196.75 | $196.70 |
Purchase #7 | $27.35 | 9.337% | $29.9037 | $29.90 | $29.90 | $29.90 |
7 purchase totals = | $975.55 | $1,042.5627 | $1,042.56 | $1,042.60 | $1,042.50 |