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 | $250.90 | 4.191% | $261.4152 | $261.42 | $261.40 | $261.40 |
Purchase #2 | $115.47 | 9.554% | $126.502 | $126.50 | $126.50 | $126.50 |
Purchase #3 | $85.71 | 8.292% | $92.8171 | $92.82 | $92.80 | $92.80 |
Purchase #4 | $245.79 | 6.710% | $262.2825 | $262.28 | $262.30 | $262.30 |
Purchase #5 | $80.81 | 8.180% | $87.4203 | $87.42 | $87.40 | $87.40 |
Purchase #6 | $77.57 | 3.846% | $80.5533 | $80.55 | $80.55 | $80.60 |
Purchase #7 | $105.79 | 3.122% | $109.0928 | $109.09 | $109.10 | $109.10 |
7 purchase totals = | $962.04 | $1,020.0832 | $1,020.08 | $1,020.05 | $1,020.10 |