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 | $226.79 | 6.185% | $240.817 | $240.82 | $240.80 | $240.80 |
Purchase #2 | $89.87 | 10.463% | $99.2731 | $99.27 | $99.25 | $99.30 |
Purchase #3 | $108.26 | 9.843% | $118.916 | $118.92 | $118.90 | $118.90 |
Purchase #4 | $208.97 | 4.204% | $217.7551 | $217.76 | $217.75 | $217.80 |
Purchase #5 | $198.36 | 11.148% | $220.4732 | $220.47 | $220.45 | $220.50 |
Purchase #6 | $174.35 | 3.777% | $180.9352 | $180.94 | $180.95 | $180.90 |
Purchase #7 | $66.53 | 4.281% | $69.3781 | $69.38 | $69.40 | $69.40 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,073.13 | $1,147.5477 | $1,147.56 | $1,147.50 | $1,147.60 |