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 | $36.80 | 9.394% | $40.257 | $40.26 | $40.25 | $40.30 |
Purchase #2 | $20.26 | 7.453% | $21.77 | $21.77 | $21.75 | $21.80 |
Purchase #3 | $219.54 | 8.616% | $238.4556 | $238.46 | $238.45 | $238.50 |
Purchase #4 | $250.57 | 13.757% | $285.0409 | $285.04 | $285.05 | $285.00 |
Purchase #5 | $83.87 | 8.355% | $90.8773 | $90.88 | $90.90 | $90.90 |
Purchase #6 | $244.29 | 9.359% | $267.1531 | $267.15 | $267.15 | $267.20 |
Purchase #7 | $240.77 | 10.382% | $265.7667 | $265.77 | $265.75 | $265.80 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,096.10 | $1,209.3206 | $1,209.33 | $1,209.30 | $1,209.50 |