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 | $249.92 | 11.306% | $278.176 | $278.18 | $278.20 | $278.20 |
Purchase #2 | $161.58 | 4.170% | $168.3179 | $168.32 | $168.30 | $168.30 |
Purchase #3 | $69.34 | 11.350% | $77.2101 | $77.21 | $77.20 | $77.20 |
Purchase #4 | $79.47 | 11.776% | $88.8284 | $88.83 | $88.85 | $88.80 |
Purchase #5 | $44.37 | 11.732% | $49.5755 | $49.58 | $49.60 | $49.60 |
Purchase #6 | $212.68 | 11.275% | $236.6597 | $236.66 | $236.65 | $236.70 |
Purchase #7 | $175.87 | 5.733% | $185.9526 | $185.95 | $185.95 | $186.00 |
7 purchase totals = | $993.23 | $1,084.7202 | $1,084.73 | $1,084.75 | $1,084.80 |