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 | $245.72 | 10.199% | $270.781 | $270.78 | $270.80 | $270.80 |
Purchase #2 | $9.42 | 12.113% | $10.561 | $10.56 | $10.55 | $10.60 |
Purchase #3 | $137.37 | 9.846% | $150.8955 | $150.90 | $150.90 | $150.90 |
Purchase #4 | $201.95 | 12.701% | $227.5997 | $227.60 | $227.60 | $227.60 |
Purchase #5 | $238.30 | 7.613% | $256.4418 | $256.44 | $256.45 | $256.40 |
Purchase #6 | $95.83 | 7.644% | $103.1552 | $103.16 | $103.15 | $103.20 |
Purchase #7 | $240.94 | 9.162% | $263.0149 | $263.01 | $263.00 | $263.00 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,169.53 | $1,282.4491 | $1,282.45 | $1,282.45 | $1,282.50 |