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 | $203.73 | 6.250% | $216.4631 | $216.46 | $216.45 | $216.50 |
Purchase #2 | $169.74 | 12.777% | $191.4277 | $191.43 | $191.45 | $191.40 |
Purchase #3 | $238.77 | 6.812% | $255.035 | $255.04 | $255.05 | $255.00 |
Purchase #4 | $105.58 | 12.659% | $118.9454 | $118.95 | $118.95 | $118.90 |
Purchase #5 | $43.56 | 13.377% | $49.387 | $49.39 | $49.40 | $49.40 |
Purchase #6 | $86.87 | 3.180% | $89.6325 | $89.63 | $89.65 | $89.60 |
Purchase #7 | $112.56 | 5.751% | $119.0333 | $119.03 | $119.05 | $119.00 |
7 purchase totals = | $960.81 | $1,039.9240 | $1,039.93 | $1,040.00 | $1,039.80 |