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 | $222.76 | 9.307% | $243.4923 | $243.49 | $243.50 | $243.50 |
Purchase #2 | $84.60 | 7.860% | $91.2496 | $91.25 | $91.25 | $91.20 |
Purchase #3 | $98.40 | 7.484% | $105.7643 | $105.76 | $105.75 | $105.80 |
Purchase #4 | $214.42 | 12.228% | $240.6393 | $240.64 | $240.65 | $240.60 |
Purchase #5 | $184.65 | 12.634% | $207.9787 | $207.98 | $208.00 | $208.00 |
Purchase #6 | $122.53 | 6.718% | $130.7616 | $130.76 | $130.75 | $130.80 |
Purchase #7 | $19.73 | 5.535% | $20.8221 | $20.82 | $20.80 | $20.80 |
7 purchase totals = | $947.09 | $1,040.7079 | $1,040.70 | $1,040.70 | $1,040.70 |