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 | $241.75 | 11.479% | $269.5005 | $269.50 | $269.50 | $269.50 |
Purchase #2 | $168.37 | 7.376% | $180.789 | $180.79 | $180.80 | $180.80 |
Purchase #3 | $14.88 | 11.142% | $16.5379 | $16.54 | $16.55 | $16.50 |
Purchase #4 | $222.50 | 10.487% | $245.8336 | $245.83 | $245.85 | $245.80 |
Purchase #5 | $92.91 | 12.122% | $104.1726 | $104.17 | $104.15 | $104.20 |
Purchase #6 | $245.83 | 4.858% | $257.7724 | $257.77 | $257.75 | $257.80 |
Purchase #7 | $85.38 | 10.147% | $94.0435 | $94.04 | $94.05 | $94.00 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,071.62 | $1,168.6495 | $1,168.64 | $1,168.65 | $1,168.60 |