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 | $226.39 | 10.542% | $250.256 | $250.26 | $250.25 | $250.30 |
Purchase #2 | $9.28 | 10.377% | $10.243 | $10.24 | $10.25 | $10.20 |
Purchase #3 | $110.83 | 5.425% | $116.8425 | $116.84 | $116.85 | $116.80 |
Purchase #4 | $249.88 | 12.209% | $280.3878 | $280.39 | $280.40 | $280.40 |
Purchase #5 | $72.31 | 10.551% | $79.9394 | $79.94 | $79.95 | $79.90 |
Purchase #6 | $29.35 | 6.836% | $31.3564 | $31.36 | $31.35 | $31.40 |
Purchase #7 | $241.65 | 12.498% | $271.8514 | $271.85 | $271.85 | $271.90 |
7 purchase totals = | $939.69 | $1,040.8765 | $1,040.88 | $1,040.90 | $1,040.90 |