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 | $212.71 | 3.801% | $220.7951 | $220.80 | $220.80 | $220.80 |
Purchase #2 | $178.68 | 5.619% | $188.72 | $188.72 | $188.70 | $188.70 |
Purchase #3 | $213.61 | 10.278% | $235.5648 | $235.56 | $235.55 | $235.60 |
Purchase #4 | $174.81 | 5.455% | $184.3459 | $184.35 | $184.35 | $184.30 |
Purchase #5 | $35.96 | 11.143% | $39.967 | $39.97 | $39.95 | $40.00 |
Purchase #6 | $244.74 | 9.743% | $268.585 | $268.59 | $268.60 | $268.60 |
Purchase #7 | $199.98 | 3.162% | $206.3034 | $206.30 | $206.30 | $206.30 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,260.49 | $1,344.2812 | $1,344.29 | $1,344.25 | $1,344.30 |