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 | $240.61 | 5.378% | $253.55 | $253.55 | $253.55 | $253.60 |
Purchase #2 | $214.44 | 6.341% | $228.0376 | $228.04 | $228.05 | $228.00 |
Purchase #3 | $243.91 | 9.158% | $266.2473 | $266.25 | $266.25 | $266.20 |
Purchase #4 | $175.79 | 9.701% | $192.8434 | $192.84 | $192.85 | $192.80 |
Purchase #5 | $206.29 | 6.113% | $218.9005 | $218.90 | $218.90 | $218.90 |
Purchase #6 | $149.45 | 9.418% | $163.5252 | $163.53 | $163.55 | $163.50 |
Purchase #7 | $216.73 | 6.317% | $230.4208 | $230.42 | $230.40 | $230.40 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,447.22 | $1,553.5248 | $1,553.53 | $1,553.55 | $1,553.40 |