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 | $250.60 | 11.668% | $279.84 | $279.84 | $279.85 | $279.80 |
Purchase #2 | $25.77 | 13.874% | $29.3453 | $29.35 | $29.35 | $29.30 |
Purchase #3 | $214.85 | 7.376% | $230.6973 | $230.70 | $230.70 | $230.70 |
Purchase #4 | $147.61 | 10.455% | $163.0426 | $163.04 | $163.05 | $163.00 |
Purchase #5 | $214.94 | 4.365% | $224.3221 | $224.32 | $224.30 | $224.30 |
Purchase #6 | $182.45 | 7.728% | $196.5497 | $196.55 | $196.55 | $196.50 |
Purchase #7 | $67.90 | 3.161% | $70.0463 | $70.05 | $70.05 | $70.00 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,104.12 | $1,193.8433 | $1,193.85 | $1,193.85 | $1,193.60 |