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 | $241.56 | 11.833% | $270.1438 | $270.14 | $270.15 | $270.10 |
Purchase #2 | $137.53 | 3.520% | $142.3711 | $142.37 | $142.35 | $142.40 |
Purchase #3 | $115.54 | 4.383% | $120.6041 | $120.60 | $120.60 | $120.60 |
Purchase #4 | $193.71 | 4.236% | $201.9156 | $201.92 | $201.90 | $201.90 |
Purchase #5 | $142.48 | 10.411% | $157.3136 | $157.31 | $157.30 | $157.30 |
Purchase #6 | $90.40 | 6.817% | $96.5626 | $96.56 | $96.55 | $96.60 |
Purchase #7 | $25.61 | 9.800% | $28.1198 | $28.12 | $28.10 | $28.10 |
7 purchase totals = | $946.83 | $1,017.0306 | $1,017.02 | $1,016.95 | $1,017.00 |