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 | $231.77 | 3.793% | $240.561 | $240.56 | $240.55 | $240.60 |
Purchase #2 | $10.70 | 6.523% | $11.398 | $11.40 | $11.40 | $11.40 |
Purchase #3 | $38.26 | 5.533% | $40.3769 | $40.38 | $40.40 | $40.40 |
Purchase #4 | $104.75 | 11.580% | $116.8801 | $116.88 | $116.90 | $116.90 |
Purchase #5 | $62.26 | 11.593% | $69.4778 | $69.48 | $69.50 | $69.50 |
Purchase #6 | $18.52 | 5.189% | $19.481 | $19.48 | $19.50 | $19.50 |
Purchase #7 | $94.93 | 4.645% | $99.3395 | $99.34 | $99.35 | $99.30 |
7 purchase totals = | $561.19 | $597.5143 | $597.52 | $597.60 | $597.60 |