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 | $230.27 | 4.463% | $240.547 | $240.55 | $240.55 | $240.50 |
Purchase #2 | $188.59 | 6.319% | $200.507 | $200.51 | $200.50 | $200.50 |
Purchase #3 | $242.88 | 8.534% | $263.6074 | $263.61 | $263.60 | $263.60 |
Purchase #4 | $18.52 | 3.810% | $19.2256 | $19.23 | $19.25 | $19.20 |
Purchase #5 | $199.97 | 13.257% | $226.48 | $226.48 | $226.50 | $226.50 |
Purchase #6 | $61.26 | 9.775% | $67.2482 | $67.25 | $67.25 | $67.20 |
Purchase #7 | $66.27 | 8.631% | $71.9898 | $71.99 | $72.00 | $72.00 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,007.76 | $1,089.6050 | $1,089.62 | $1,089.65 | $1,089.50 |