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 | $215.50 | 8.600% | $234.033 | $234.03 | $234.05 | $234.00 |
Purchase #2 | $23.74 | 7.344% | $25.4835 | $25.48 | $25.50 | $25.50 |
Purchase #3 | $141.26 | 3.613% | $146.3637 | $146.36 | $146.35 | $146.40 |
Purchase #4 | $226.66 | 3.852% | $235.3909 | $235.39 | $235.40 | $235.40 |
Purchase #5 | $37.36 | 6.356% | $39.7346 | $39.73 | $39.75 | $39.70 |
Purchase #6 | $229.65 | 12.570% | $258.517 | $258.52 | $258.50 | $258.50 |
Purchase #7 | $86.67 | 7.726% | $93.3661 | $93.37 | $93.35 | $93.40 |
7 purchase totals = | $960.84 | $1,032.8888 | $1,032.88 | $1,032.90 | $1,032.90 |