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 | $241.90 | 10.525% | $267.36 | $267.36 | $267.35 | $267.40 |
Purchase #2 | $94.55 | 6.122% | $100.3384 | $100.34 | $100.35 | $100.30 |
Purchase #3 | $205.34 | 3.388% | $212.2969 | $212.30 | $212.30 | $212.30 |
Purchase #4 | $169.67 | 3.130% | $174.9807 | $174.98 | $175.00 | $175.00 |
Purchase #5 | $84.28 | 13.114% | $95.3325 | $95.33 | $95.35 | $95.30 |
Purchase #6 | $205.51 | 9.346% | $224.717 | $224.72 | $224.70 | $224.70 |
Purchase #7 | $229.63 | 11.716% | $256.5335 | $256.53 | $256.55 | $256.50 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,230.88 | $1,331.5590 | $1,331.56 | $1,331.60 | $1,331.50 |