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 | $35.48 | 5.437% | $37.409 | $37.41 | $37.40 | $37.40 |
Purchase #2 | $48.36 | 8.569% | $52.504 | $52.50 | $52.50 | $52.50 |
Purchase #3 | $247.48 | 7.218% | $265.3431 | $265.34 | $265.35 | $265.30 |
Purchase #4 | $18.58 | 8.370% | $20.1351 | $20.14 | $20.15 | $20.10 |
Purchase #5 | $241.43 | 11.684% | $269.6387 | $269.64 | $269.65 | $269.60 |
Purchase #6 | $228.29 | 7.219% | $244.7703 | $244.77 | $244.75 | $244.80 |
Purchase #7 | $240.56 | 11.602% | $268.4698 | $268.47 | $268.45 | $268.50 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,060.18 | $1,158.2700 | $1,158.27 | $1,158.25 | $1,158.20 |