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 | $230.57 | 10.264% | $254.2357 | $254.24 | $254.25 | $254.20 |
Purchase #2 | $154.58 | 3.243% | $159.593 | $159.59 | $159.60 | $159.60 |
Purchase #3 | $99.59 | 5.258% | $104.8264 | $104.83 | $104.85 | $104.80 |
Purchase #4 | $156.31 | 8.625% | $169.7917 | $169.79 | $169.80 | $169.80 |
Purchase #5 | $227.81 | 5.487% | $240.3099 | $240.31 | $240.30 | $240.30 |
Purchase #6 | $105.62 | 9.678% | $115.8419 | $115.84 | $115.85 | $115.80 |
Purchase #7 | $37.99 | 10.299% | $41.9026 | $41.90 | $41.90 | $41.90 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,012.47 | $1,086.5012 | $1,086.50 | $1,086.55 | $1,086.40 |