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 | $231.73 | 3.760% | $240.443 | $240.44 | $240.45 | $240.40 |
Purchase #2 | $6.90 | 3.623% | $7.15 | $7.15 | $7.15 | $7.20 |
Purchase #3 | $250.74 | 5.597% | $264.7739 | $264.77 | $264.75 | $264.80 |
Purchase #4 | $174.37 | 4.548% | $182.3003 | $182.30 | $182.30 | $182.30 |
Purchase #5 | $225.28 | 5.667% | $238.0466 | $238.05 | $238.05 | $238.00 |
Purchase #6 | $119.50 | 3.688% | $123.9072 | $123.91 | $123.90 | $123.90 |
Purchase #7 | $77.72 | 7.497% | $83.5467 | $83.55 | $83.55 | $83.50 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,086.24 | $1,140.1677 | $1,140.17 | $1,140.15 | $1,140.10 |