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 | $244.31 | 8.479% | $265.025 | $265.03 | $265.05 | $265.00 |
Purchase #2 | $42.34 | 9.152% | $46.215 | $46.22 | $46.20 | $46.20 |
Purchase #3 | $80.55 | 10.337% | $88.8765 | $88.88 | $88.90 | $88.90 |
Purchase #4 | $36.99 | 9.178% | $40.3849 | $40.38 | $40.40 | $40.40 |
Purchase #5 | $191.66 | 13.831% | $218.1685 | $218.17 | $218.15 | $218.20 |
Purchase #6 | $232.89 | 8.850% | $253.5008 | $253.50 | $253.50 | $253.50 |
Purchase #7 | $156.45 | 3.433% | $161.8209 | $161.82 | $161.80 | $161.80 |
7 purchase totals = | $985.19 | $1,073.9916 | $1,074.00 | $1,074.00 | $1,074.00 |