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 | $231.74 | 3.843% | $240.6458 | $240.65 | $240.65 | $240.60 |
Purchase #2 | $56.37 | 6.485% | $60.0256 | $60.03 | $60.05 | $60.00 |
Purchase #3 | $35.39 | 13.146% | $40.0424 | $40.04 | $40.05 | $40.00 |
Purchase #4 | $180.72 | 6.767% | $192.9493 | $192.95 | $192.95 | $192.90 |
Purchase #5 | $212.43 | 7.548% | $228.4642 | $228.46 | $228.45 | $228.50 |
Purchase #6 | $198.63 | 8.655% | $215.8214 | $215.82 | $215.80 | $215.80 |
Purchase #7 | $101.27 | 10.407% | $111.8092 | $111.81 | $111.80 | $111.80 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,016.55 | $1,089.7579 | $1,089.76 | $1,089.75 | $1,089.60 |