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 | $221.69 | 8.504% | $240.5425 | $240.54 | $240.55 | $240.50 |
Purchase #2 | $165.50 | 5.801% | $175.1007 | $175.10 | $175.10 | $175.10 |
Purchase #3 | $145.77 | 10.549% | $161.1473 | $161.15 | $161.15 | $161.10 |
Purchase #4 | $62.87 | 7.712% | $67.7185 | $67.72 | $67.70 | $67.70 |
Purchase #5 | $74.77 | 5.350% | $78.7702 | $78.77 | $78.75 | $78.80 |
Purchase #6 | $78.94 | 9.579% | $86.5017 | $86.50 | $86.50 | $86.50 |
Purchase #7 | $218.54 | 8.829% | $237.8349 | $237.83 | $237.85 | $237.80 |
7 purchase totals = | $968.08 | $1,047.6158 | $1,047.61 | $1,047.60 | $1,047.50 |