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 | $178.62 | 12.278% | $200.551 | $200.55 | $200.55 | $200.60 |
Purchase #2 | $34.56 | 3.541% | $35.7838 | $35.78 | $35.80 | $35.80 |
Purchase #3 | $37.74 | 8.575% | $40.9762 | $40.98 | $41.00 | $41.00 |
Purchase #4 | $115.31 | 8.851% | $125.5161 | $125.52 | $125.50 | $125.50 |
Purchase #5 | $90.62 | 3.859% | $94.117 | $94.12 | $94.10 | $94.10 |
Purchase #6 | $239.84 | 9.691% | $263.0829 | $263.08 | $263.10 | $263.10 |
Purchase #7 | $170.76 | 5.660% | $180.425 | $180.43 | $180.45 | $180.40 |
7 purchase totals = | $867.45 | $940.4520 | $940.46 | $940.50 | $940.50 |