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 | $128.30 | 9.470% | $140.45 | $140.45 | $140.45 | $140.50 |
Purchase #2 | $198.40 | 13.437% | $225.059 | $225.06 | $225.05 | $225.10 |
Purchase #3 | $38.32 | 5.416% | $40.3954 | $40.40 | $40.40 | $40.40 |
Purchase #4 | $27.27 | 9.708% | $29.9174 | $29.92 | $29.90 | $29.90 |
Purchase #5 | $234.30 | 12.755% | $264.185 | $264.19 | $264.20 | $264.20 |
Purchase #6 | $150.33 | 13.447% | $170.5449 | $170.54 | $170.55 | $170.50 |
Purchase #7 | $97.39 | 11.534% | $108.623 | $108.62 | $108.60 | $108.60 |
7 purchase totals = | $874.31 | $979.1747 | $979.18 | $979.15 | $979.20 |