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 | $231.60 | 8.128% | $250.4244 | $250.42 | $250.40 | $250.40 |
Purchase #2 | $208.27 | 7.291% | $223.455 | $223.46 | $223.45 | $223.50 |
Purchase #3 | $224.60 | 9.806% | $246.6243 | $246.62 | $246.60 | $246.60 |
Purchase #4 | $68.62 | 5.636% | $72.4874 | $72.49 | $72.50 | $72.50 |
Purchase #5 | $49.98 | 9.359% | $54.6576 | $54.66 | $54.65 | $54.70 |
Purchase #6 | $6.46 | 9.777% | $7.0916 | $7.09 | $7.10 | $7.10 |
Purchase #7 | $87.51 | 6.585% | $93.2725 | $93.27 | $93.25 | $93.30 |
7 purchase totals = | $877.04 | $948.0128 | $948.01 | $947.95 | $948.10 |