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 | $216.37 | 11.240% | $240.69 | $240.69 | $240.70 | $240.70 |
Purchase #2 | $151.40 | 6.319% | $160.967 | $160.97 | $160.95 | $161.00 |
Purchase #3 | $143.84 | 12.170% | $161.3453 | $161.35 | $161.35 | $161.30 |
Purchase #4 | $70.57 | 3.301% | $72.8995 | $72.90 | $72.90 | $72.90 |
Purchase #5 | $86.83 | 12.309% | $97.5179 | $97.52 | $97.50 | $97.50 |
Purchase #6 | $60.73 | 9.709% | $66.6263 | $66.63 | $66.65 | $66.60 |
Purchase #7 | $240.77 | 8.717% | $261.7579 | $261.76 | $261.75 | $261.80 |
7 purchase totals = | $970.51 | $1,061.8039 | $1,061.82 | $1,061.80 | $1,061.80 |