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 | $207.79 | 10.873% | $230.383 | $230.38 | $230.40 | $230.40 |
Purchase #2 | $29.46 | 9.199% | $32.17 | $32.17 | $32.15 | $32.20 |
Purchase #3 | $44.35 | 10.368% | $48.9482 | $48.95 | $48.95 | $48.90 |
Purchase #4 | $238.70 | 10.112% | $262.8373 | $262.84 | $262.85 | $262.80 |
Purchase #5 | $180.36 | 8.760% | $196.1595 | $196.16 | $196.15 | $196.20 |
Purchase #6 | $33.88 | 13.836% | $38.5676 | $38.57 | $38.55 | $38.60 |
Purchase #7 | $243.51 | 10.132% | $268.1824 | $268.18 | $268.20 | $268.20 |
7 purchase totals = | $978.05 | $1,077.2480 | $1,077.25 | $1,077.25 | $1,077.30 |