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 | $195.75 | 7.470% | $210.3725 | $210.37 | $210.35 | $210.40 |
Purchase #2 | $69.31 | 10.251% | $76.415 | $76.42 | $76.40 | $76.40 |
Purchase #3 | $109.98 | 3.531% | $113.8634 | $113.86 | $113.85 | $113.90 |
Purchase #4 | $65.61 | 7.228% | $70.3523 | $70.35 | $70.35 | $70.40 |
Purchase #5 | $79.25 | 12.598% | $89.2339 | $89.23 | $89.25 | $89.20 |
Purchase #6 | $196.96 | 10.368% | $217.3808 | $217.38 | $217.40 | $217.40 |
Purchase #7 | $217.77 | 10.324% | $240.2526 | $240.25 | $240.25 | $240.30 |
7 purchase totals = | $934.63 | $1,017.8705 | $1,017.86 | $1,017.85 | $1,018.00 |