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 | $230.48 | 5.735% | $243.698 | $243.70 | $243.70 | $243.70 |
Purchase #2 | $95.93 | 3.367% | $99.16 | $99.16 | $99.15 | $99.20 |
Purchase #3 | $21.38 | 10.714% | $23.6707 | $23.67 | $23.65 | $23.70 |
Purchase #4 | $123.56 | 5.462% | $130.3088 | $130.31 | $130.30 | $130.30 |
Purchase #5 | $113.41 | 13.727% | $128.9778 | $128.98 | $129.00 | $129.00 |
Purchase #6 | $201.40 | 3.866% | $209.1861 | $209.19 | $209.20 | $209.20 |
Purchase #7 | $190.36 | 9.244% | $207.9569 | $207.96 | $207.95 | $208.00 |
7 purchase totals = | $976.52 | $1,042.9583 | $1,042.97 | $1,042.95 | $1,043.10 |