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 | $215.44 | 11.764% | $240.7844 | $240.78 | $240.80 | $240.80 |
Purchase #2 | $160.89 | 11.423% | $179.2685 | $179.27 | $179.25 | $179.30 |
Purchase #3 | $246.94 | 7.393% | $265.1963 | $265.20 | $265.20 | $265.20 |
Purchase #4 | $132.85 | 5.276% | $139.8592 | $139.86 | $139.85 | $139.90 |
Purchase #5 | $185.45 | 13.581% | $210.636 | $210.64 | $210.65 | $210.60 |
Purchase #6 | $131.34 | 9.208% | $143.4338 | $143.43 | $143.45 | $143.40 |
Purchase #7 | $29.50 | 5.322% | $31.07 | $31.07 | $31.05 | $31.10 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,102.41 | $1,210.2482 | $1,210.25 | $1,210.25 | $1,210.30 |