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 | $235.67 | 11.288% | $262.2724 | $262.27 | $262.25 | $262.30 |
Purchase #2 | $116.25 | 11.852% | $130.028 | $130.03 | $130.05 | $130.00 |
Purchase #3 | $88.26 | 5.164% | $92.8177 | $92.82 | $92.80 | $92.80 |
Purchase #4 | $36.42 | 7.260% | $39.0641 | $39.06 | $39.05 | $39.10 |
Purchase #5 | $227.78 | 8.535% | $247.221 | $247.22 | $247.20 | $247.20 |
Purchase #6 | $168.84 | 13.652% | $191.89 | $191.89 | $191.90 | $191.90 |
Purchase #7 | $221.80 | 7.555% | $238.557 | $238.56 | $238.55 | $238.60 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,095.02 | $1,201.8502 | $1,201.85 | $1,201.80 | $1,201.90 |