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 | $241.81 | 9.768% | $265.43 | $265.43 | $265.45 | $265.40 |
Purchase #2 | $36.83 | 9.776% | $40.4305 | $40.43 | $40.45 | $40.40 |
Purchase #3 | $31.93 | 4.225% | $33.279 | $33.28 | $33.30 | $33.30 |
Purchase #4 | $124.80 | 7.685% | $134.3909 | $134.39 | $134.40 | $134.40 |
Purchase #5 | $171.46 | 5.304% | $180.5542 | $180.55 | $180.55 | $180.60 |
Purchase #6 | $246.52 | 9.594% | $270.1711 | $270.17 | $270.15 | $270.20 |
Purchase #7 | $145.48 | 3.494% | $150.5631 | $150.56 | $150.55 | $150.60 |
7 purchase totals = | $998.83 | $1,074.8188 | $1,074.81 | $1,074.85 | $1,074.90 |