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 | $247.83 | 12.490% | $278.784 | $278.78 | $278.80 | $278.80 |
Purchase #2 | $38.47 | 10.440% | $42.4863 | $42.49 | $42.50 | $42.50 |
Purchase #3 | $106.99 | 12.206% | $120.0492 | $120.05 | $120.05 | $120.00 |
Purchase #4 | $120.34 | 7.752% | $129.6688 | $129.67 | $129.65 | $129.70 |
Purchase #5 | $115.29 | 7.145% | $123.5275 | $123.53 | $123.55 | $123.50 |
Purchase #6 | $225.91 | 8.680% | $245.519 | $245.52 | $245.50 | $245.50 |
Purchase #7 | $160.29 | 12.237% | $179.9047 | $179.90 | $179.90 | $179.90 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,015.12 | $1,119.9395 | $1,119.94 | $1,119.95 | $1,119.90 |