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 | $239.89 | 8.558% | $260.4198 | $260.42 | $260.40 | $260.40 |
Purchase #2 | $135.91 | 10.564% | $150.2675 | $150.27 | $150.25 | $150.30 |
Purchase #3 | $208.97 | 4.784% | $218.9671 | $218.97 | $218.95 | $219.00 |
Purchase #4 | $68.96 | 9.279% | $75.3588 | $75.36 | $75.35 | $75.40 |
Purchase #5 | $169.69 | 8.216% | $183.6317 | $183.63 | $183.65 | $183.60 |
Purchase #6 | $12.92 | 4.384% | $13.4864 | $13.49 | $13.50 | $13.50 |
Purchase #7 | $175.73 | 4.339% | $183.3549 | $183.35 | $183.35 | $183.40 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,012.07 | $1,085.4862 | $1,085.49 | $1,085.45 | $1,085.60 |