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 | $250.77 | 7.755% | $270.2172 | $270.22 | $270.20 | $270.20 |
Purchase #2 | $87.42 | 9.412% | $95.648 | $95.65 | $95.65 | $95.60 |
Purchase #3 | $65.55 | 13.404% | $74.3363 | $74.34 | $74.35 | $74.30 |
Purchase #4 | $231.72 | 3.768% | $240.4512 | $240.45 | $240.45 | $240.50 |
Purchase #5 | $201.51 | 6.517% | $214.6424 | $214.64 | $214.65 | $214.60 |
Purchase #6 | $118.85 | 13.146% | $134.474 | $134.47 | $134.45 | $134.50 |
Purchase #7 | $58.26 | 4.309% | $60.7704 | $60.77 | $60.75 | $60.80 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,014.08 | $1,090.5395 | $1,090.54 | $1,090.50 | $1,090.50 |