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 | $241.75 | 11.807% | $270.2934 | $270.29 | $270.30 | $270.30 |
Purchase #2 | $242.98 | 10.349% | $268.126 | $268.13 | $268.15 | $268.10 |
Purchase #3 | $222.60 | 3.531% | $230.46 | $230.46 | $230.45 | $230.50 |
Purchase #4 | $47.88 | 10.487% | $52.9012 | $52.90 | $52.90 | $52.90 |
Purchase #5 | $40.41 | 8.625% | $43.8954 | $43.90 | $43.90 | $43.90 |
Purchase #6 | $42.60 | 8.736% | $46.3215 | $46.32 | $46.30 | $46.30 |
Purchase #7 | $224.73 | 7.854% | $242.3803 | $242.38 | $242.40 | $242.40 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,062.95 | $1,154.3778 | $1,154.38 | $1,154.40 | $1,154.40 |