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 | $235.83 | 11.229% | $262.3114 | $262.31 | $262.30 | $262.30 |
Purchase #2 | $167.78 | 3.349% | $173.399 | $173.40 | $173.40 | $173.40 |
Purchase #3 | $184.62 | 8.504% | $200.3201 | $200.32 | $200.30 | $200.30 |
Purchase #4 | $144.98 | 12.758% | $163.4765 | $163.48 | $163.50 | $163.50 |
Purchase #5 | $59.89 | 11.512% | $66.7845 | $66.78 | $66.80 | $66.80 |
Purchase #6 | $119.50 | 10.327% | $131.8408 | $131.84 | $131.85 | $131.80 |
Purchase #7 | $28.37 | 7.153% | $30.3993 | $30.40 | $30.40 | $30.40 |
7 purchase totals = | $940.97 | $1,028.5316 | $1,028.53 | $1,028.55 | $1,028.50 |