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 | $204.60 | 12.608% | $230.396 | $230.40 | $230.40 | $230.40 |
Purchase #2 | $111.69 | 5.853% | $118.2272 | $118.23 | $118.25 | $118.20 |
Purchase #3 | $162.75 | 6.595% | $173.4834 | $173.48 | $173.50 | $173.50 |
Purchase #4 | $111.90 | 12.211% | $125.5641 | $125.56 | $125.55 | $125.60 |
Purchase #5 | $164.64 | 9.772% | $180.7286 | $180.73 | $180.75 | $180.70 |
Purchase #6 | $27.66 | 12.794% | $31.1988 | $31.20 | $31.20 | $31.20 |
Purchase #7 | $241.74 | 7.529% | $259.9406 | $259.94 | $259.95 | $259.90 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,024.98 | $1,119.5387 | $1,119.54 | $1,119.60 | $1,119.50 |