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 | $217.93 | 10.334% | $240.4509 | $240.45 | $240.45 | $240.50 |
Purchase #2 | $89.90 | 12.572% | $101.2022 | $101.20 | $101.20 | $101.20 |
Purchase #3 | $79.75 | 9.672% | $87.4634 | $87.46 | $87.45 | $87.50 |
Purchase #4 | $185.80 | 12.298% | $208.6497 | $208.65 | $208.65 | $208.60 |
Purchase #5 | $164.45 | 3.628% | $170.4162 | $170.42 | $170.40 | $170.40 |
Purchase #6 | $166.62 | 5.190% | $175.2676 | $175.27 | $175.25 | $175.30 |
Purchase #7 | $29.65 | 7.613% | $31.9073 | $31.91 | $31.90 | $31.90 |
7 purchase totals = | $934.10 | $1,015.3573 | $1,015.36 | $1,015.30 | $1,015.40 |