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 | $215.36 | 11.693% | $240.542 | $240.54 | $240.55 | $240.50 |
Purchase #2 | $228.78 | 9.289% | $250.0314 | $250.03 | $250.05 | $250.00 |
Purchase #3 | $235.56 | 8.376% | $255.2905 | $255.29 | $255.30 | $255.30 |
Purchase #4 | $107.66 | 3.414% | $111.3355 | $111.34 | $111.35 | $111.30 |
Purchase #5 | $48.92 | 4.365% | $51.0554 | $51.06 | $51.05 | $51.10 |
Purchase #6 | $136.45 | 13.570% | $154.9663 | $154.97 | $154.95 | $155.00 |
Purchase #7 | $103.98 | 3.617% | $107.741 | $107.74 | $107.75 | $107.70 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,076.71 | $1,170.9621 | $1,170.97 | $1,171.00 | $1,170.90 |