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 | $204.50 | 12.200% | $229.449 | $229.45 | $229.45 | $229.40 |
Purchase #2 | $36.63 | 11.200% | $40.7326 | $40.73 | $40.75 | $40.70 |
Purchase #3 | $224.45 | 10.642% | $248.336 | $248.34 | $248.35 | $248.30 |
Purchase #4 | $31.95 | 8.331% | $34.6118 | $34.61 | $34.60 | $34.60 |
Purchase #5 | $143.80 | 7.470% | $154.5419 | $154.54 | $154.55 | $154.50 |
Purchase #6 | $192.28 | 4.142% | $200.2442 | $200.24 | $200.25 | $200.20 |
Purchase #7 | $205.39 | 3.599% | $212.782 | $212.78 | $212.80 | $212.80 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,039.00 | $1,120.6975 | $1,120.69 | $1,120.75 | $1,120.50 |