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 | $219.54 | 9.176% | $239.685 | $239.69 | $239.70 | $239.70 |
Purchase #2 | $27.82 | 9.166% | $30.37 | $30.37 | $30.35 | $30.40 |
Purchase #3 | $92.31 | 13.172% | $104.4691 | $104.47 | $104.45 | $104.50 |
Purchase #4 | $77.81 | 12.523% | $87.5541 | $87.55 | $87.55 | $87.60 |
Purchase #5 | $246.46 | 13.632% | $280.0574 | $280.06 | $280.05 | $280.10 |
Purchase #6 | $72.95 | 11.395% | $81.2627 | $81.26 | $81.25 | $81.30 |
Purchase #7 | $207.81 | 9.469% | $227.4875 | $227.49 | $227.50 | $227.50 |
7 purchase totals = | $944.70 | $1,050.8858 | $1,050.89 | $1,050.85 | $1,051.10 |