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 | $240.52 | 10.353% | $265.421 | $265.42 | $265.40 | $265.40 |
Purchase #2 | $200.48 | 4.784% | $210.071 | $210.07 | $210.05 | $210.10 |
Purchase #3 | $230.44 | 13.268% | $261.0148 | $261.01 | $261.00 | $261.00 |
Purchase #4 | $52.25 | 11.144% | $58.0727 | $58.07 | $58.05 | $58.10 |
Purchase #5 | $125.81 | 9.213% | $137.4009 | $137.40 | $137.40 | $137.40 |
Purchase #6 | $185.76 | 12.582% | $209.1323 | $209.13 | $209.15 | $209.10 |
Purchase #7 | $71.46 | 9.689% | $78.3838 | $78.38 | $78.40 | $78.40 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,106.72 | $1,219.4965 | $1,219.48 | $1,219.45 | $1,219.50 |