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 | $245.25 | 4.537% | $256.377 | $256.38 | $256.40 | $256.40 |
Purchase #2 | $31.44 | 5.232% | $33.0849 | $33.08 | $33.10 | $33.10 |
Purchase #3 | $80.81 | 3.842% | $83.9147 | $83.91 | $83.90 | $83.90 |
Purchase #4 | $206.77 | 6.445% | $220.0963 | $220.10 | $220.10 | $220.10 |
Purchase #5 | $185.40 | 5.275% | $195.1799 | $195.18 | $195.20 | $195.20 |
Purchase #6 | $200.57 | 8.842% | $218.3044 | $218.30 | $218.30 | $218.30 |
Purchase #7 | $25.70 | 10.375% | $28.3664 | $28.37 | $28.35 | $28.40 |
7 purchase totals = | $975.94 | $1,035.3236 | $1,035.32 | $1,035.35 | $1,035.40 |