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 | $235.40 | 12.240% | $264.213 | $264.21 | $264.20 | $264.20 |
Purchase #2 | $35.78 | 9.863% | $39.309 | $39.31 | $39.30 | $39.30 |
Purchase #3 | $17.85 | 12.241% | $20.035 | $20.04 | $20.05 | $20.00 |
Purchase #4 | $218.71 | 6.166% | $232.1957 | $232.20 | $232.20 | $232.20 |
Purchase #5 | $111.67 | 9.210% | $121.9548 | $121.95 | $121.95 | $122.00 |
Purchase #6 | $187.50 | 10.134% | $206.5013 | $206.50 | $206.50 | $206.50 |
Purchase #7 | $112.87 | 9.775% | $123.903 | $123.90 | $123.90 | $123.90 |
7 purchase totals = | $919.78 | $1,008.1118 | $1,008.11 | $1,008.10 | $1,008.10 |