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 | $248.75 | 10.363% | $274.528 | $274.53 | $274.55 | $274.50 |
Purchase #2 | $190.72 | 12.186% | $213.9611 | $213.96 | $213.95 | $214.00 |
Purchase #3 | $104.39 | 8.695% | $113.4667 | $113.47 | $113.45 | $113.50 |
Purchase #4 | $17.52 | 11.580% | $19.5488 | $19.55 | $19.55 | $19.50 |
Purchase #5 | $62.48 | 6.307% | $66.4206 | $66.42 | $66.40 | $66.40 |
Purchase #6 | $43.79 | 5.125% | $46.0342 | $46.03 | $46.05 | $46.00 |
Purchase #7 | $231.78 | 7.545% | $249.2678 | $249.27 | $249.25 | $249.30 |
7 purchase totals = | $899.43 | $983.2272 | $983.23 | $983.20 | $983.20 |