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 | $230.80 | 4.383% | $240.916 | $240.92 | $240.90 | $240.90 |
Purchase #2 | $34.36 | 8.376% | $37.238 | $37.24 | $37.25 | $37.20 |
Purchase #3 | $34.30 | 6.503% | $36.5305 | $36.53 | $36.55 | $36.50 |
Purchase #4 | $116.98 | 5.563% | $123.4876 | $123.49 | $123.50 | $123.50 |
Purchase #5 | $6.97 | 11.810% | $7.7932 | $7.79 | $7.80 | $7.80 |
Purchase #6 | $177.94 | 3.384% | $183.9615 | $183.96 | $183.95 | $184.00 |
Purchase #7 | $7.48 | 3.284% | $7.7256 | $7.73 | $7.75 | $7.70 |
7 purchase totals = | $608.83 | $637.6524 | $637.66 | $637.70 | $637.60 |