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 | $226.44 | 6.299% | $240.7035 | $240.70 | $240.70 | $240.70 |
Purchase #2 | $152.67 | 13.565% | $173.3797 | $173.38 | $173.40 | $173.40 |
Purchase #3 | $70.96 | 10.197% | $78.1958 | $78.20 | $78.20 | $78.20 |
Purchase #4 | $147.52 | 10.354% | $162.7942 | $162.79 | $162.80 | $162.80 |
Purchase #5 | $52.38 | 11.783% | $58.5519 | $58.55 | $58.55 | $58.60 |
Purchase #6 | $218.60 | 9.302% | $238.9342 | $238.93 | $238.95 | $238.90 |
Purchase #7 | $113.75 | 4.351% | $118.6993 | $118.70 | $118.70 | $118.70 |
7 purchase totals = | $982.32 | $1,071.2586 | $1,071.25 | $1,071.30 | $1,071.30 |