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 | $35.70 | 13.672% | $40.5809 | $40.58 | $40.60 | $40.60 |
Purchase #2 | $235.51 | 12.636% | $265.269 | $265.27 | $265.25 | $265.30 |
Purchase #3 | $241.87 | 8.777% | $263.0989 | $263.10 | $263.10 | $263.10 |
Purchase #4 | $30.28 | 3.224% | $31.2562 | $31.26 | $31.25 | $31.30 |
Purchase #5 | $40.51 | 6.710% | $43.2282 | $43.23 | $43.25 | $43.20 |
Purchase #6 | $244.80 | 9.304% | $267.5762 | $267.58 | $267.60 | $267.60 |
Purchase #7 | $160.47 | 7.340% | $172.2485 | $172.25 | $172.25 | $172.20 |
7 purchase totals = | $989.14 | $1,083.2579 | $1,083.27 | $1,083.30 | $1,083.30 |