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 | $208.31 | 10.686% | $230.57 | $230.57 | $230.55 | $230.60 |
Purchase #2 | $46.58 | 8.360% | $50.4741 | $50.47 | $50.45 | $50.50 |
Purchase #3 | $178.82 | 3.588% | $185.2361 | $185.24 | $185.25 | $185.20 |
Purchase #4 | $231.38 | 8.720% | $251.5563 | $251.56 | $251.55 | $251.60 |
Purchase #5 | $121.60 | 11.413% | $135.4782 | $135.48 | $135.50 | $135.50 |
Purchase #6 | $196.83 | 7.858% | $212.2969 | $212.30 | $212.30 | $212.30 |
Purchase #7 | $147.28 | 10.838% | $163.2422 | $163.24 | $163.25 | $163.20 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,130.80 | $1,228.8538 | $1,228.86 | $1,228.85 | $1,228.90 |