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 | $248.74 | 10.757% | $275.497 | $275.50 | $275.50 | $275.50 |
Purchase #2 | $205.42 | 7.679% | $221.1942 | $221.19 | $221.20 | $221.20 |
Purchase #3 | $61.67 | 7.450% | $66.2644 | $66.26 | $66.25 | $66.30 |
Purchase #4 | $104.63 | 4.288% | $109.1165 | $109.12 | $109.10 | $109.10 |
Purchase #5 | $146.82 | 9.337% | $160.5286 | $160.53 | $160.55 | $160.50 |
Purchase #6 | $77.59 | 12.489% | $87.2802 | $87.28 | $87.30 | $87.30 |
Purchase #7 | $242.93 | 3.204% | $250.7135 | $250.71 | $250.70 | $250.70 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,087.80 | $1,170.5944 | $1,170.59 | $1,170.60 | $1,170.60 |