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 | $231.75 | 3.597% | $240.086 | $240.09 | $240.10 | $240.10 |
Purchase #2 | $202.86 | 5.637% | $214.2952 | $214.30 | $214.30 | $214.30 |
Purchase #3 | $183.28 | 7.377% | $196.8006 | $196.80 | $196.80 | $196.80 |
Purchase #4 | $207.52 | 12.565% | $233.5949 | $233.59 | $233.60 | $233.60 |
Purchase #5 | $247.33 | 3.644% | $256.3427 | $256.34 | $256.35 | $256.30 |
Purchase #6 | $248.71 | 8.634% | $270.1836 | $270.18 | $270.20 | $270.20 |
Purchase #7 | $116.90 | 5.678% | $123.5376 | $123.54 | $123.55 | $123.50 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,438.35 | $1,534.8406 | $1,534.84 | $1,534.90 | $1,534.80 |