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 | $240.77 | 5.292% | $253.5115 | $253.51 | $253.50 | $253.50 |
Purchase #2 | $150.99 | 12.173% | $169.37 | $169.37 | $169.35 | $169.40 |
Purchase #3 | $145.47 | 3.662% | $150.7971 | $150.80 | $150.80 | $150.80 |
Purchase #4 | $70.38 | 3.539% | $72.8707 | $72.87 | $72.85 | $72.90 |
Purchase #5 | $160.85 | 5.225% | $169.2544 | $169.25 | $169.25 | $169.30 |
Purchase #6 | $39.91 | 13.747% | $45.3964 | $45.40 | $45.40 | $45.40 |
Purchase #7 | $71.29 | 10.610% | $78.8539 | $78.85 | $78.85 | $78.90 |
7 purchase totals = | $879.66 | $940.0540 | $940.05 | $940.00 | $940.20 |