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 | $187.73 | 11.687% | $209.67 | $209.67 | $209.65 | $209.70 |
Purchase #2 | $21.49 | 9.565% | $23.5455 | $23.55 | $23.55 | $23.50 |
Purchase #3 | $219.83 | 9.360% | $240.4061 | $240.41 | $240.40 | $240.40 |
Purchase #4 | $84.40 | 11.676% | $94.2545 | $94.25 | $94.25 | $94.30 |
Purchase #5 | $22.28 | 5.207% | $23.4401 | $23.44 | $23.45 | $23.40 |
Purchase #6 | $241.66 | 5.368% | $254.6323 | $254.63 | $254.65 | $254.60 |
Purchase #7 | $232.85 | 6.711% | $248.4766 | $248.48 | $248.50 | $248.50 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,010.24 | $1,094.4251 | $1,094.43 | $1,094.45 | $1,094.40 |