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 | $192.92 | 8.870% | $210.032 | $210.03 | $210.05 | $210.00 |
Purchase #2 | $11.96 | 6.851% | $12.7794 | $12.78 | $12.80 | $12.80 |
Purchase #3 | $127.61 | 3.272% | $131.7854 | $131.79 | $131.80 | $131.80 |
Purchase #4 | $249.98 | 13.414% | $283.5123 | $283.51 | $283.50 | $283.50 |
Purchase #5 | $29.57 | 4.382% | $30.8658 | $30.87 | $30.85 | $30.90 |
Purchase #6 | $48.79 | 7.689% | $52.5415 | $52.54 | $52.55 | $52.50 |
Purchase #7 | $210.71 | 7.529% | $226.5744 | $226.57 | $226.55 | $226.60 |
7 purchase totals = | $871.54 | $948.0908 | $948.09 | $948.10 | $948.10 |