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 | $236.54 | 13.306% | $268.014 | $268.01 | $268.00 | $268.00 |
Purchase #2 | $61.38 | 11.160% | $68.23 | $68.23 | $68.25 | $68.20 |
Purchase #3 | $227.63 | 5.705% | $240.6163 | $240.62 | $240.60 | $240.60 |
Purchase #4 | $127.76 | 6.315% | $135.828 | $135.83 | $135.85 | $135.80 |
Purchase #5 | $118.77 | 13.732% | $135.0795 | $135.08 | $135.10 | $135.10 |
Purchase #6 | $35.41 | 10.686% | $39.1939 | $39.19 | $39.20 | $39.20 |
Purchase #7 | $180.26 | 11.544% | $201.0692 | $201.07 | $201.05 | $201.10 |
7 purchase totals = | $987.75 | $1,088.0309 | $1,088.03 | $1,088.05 | $1,088.00 |