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 | $226.68 | 10.446% | $250.359 | $250.36 | $250.35 | $250.40 |
Purchase #2 | $176.37 | 9.752% | $193.5696 | $193.57 | $193.55 | $193.60 |
Purchase #3 | $114.56 | 13.208% | $129.6911 | $129.69 | $129.70 | $129.70 |
Purchase #4 | $35.99 | 11.832% | $40.2483 | $40.25 | $40.25 | $40.20 |
Purchase #5 | $115.35 | 3.811% | $119.746 | $119.75 | $119.75 | $119.70 |
Purchase #6 | $190.87 | 11.283% | $212.4059 | $212.41 | $212.40 | $212.40 |
Purchase #7 | $174.70 | 11.375% | $194.5721 | $194.57 | $194.55 | $194.60 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,034.52 | $1,140.5920 | $1,140.60 | $1,140.55 | $1,140.60 |