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 | $245.77 | 4.658% | $257.218 | $257.22 | $257.20 | $257.20 |
Purchase #2 | $198.33 | 13.595% | $225.293 | $225.29 | $225.30 | $225.30 |
Purchase #3 | $209.54 | 6.659% | $223.4933 | $223.49 | $223.50 | $223.50 |
Purchase #4 | $63.83 | 7.278% | $68.4755 | $68.48 | $68.50 | $68.50 |
Purchase #5 | $220.86 | 8.800% | $240.2957 | $240.30 | $240.30 | $240.30 |
Purchase #6 | $102.67 | 6.272% | $109.1095 | $109.11 | $109.10 | $109.10 |
Purchase #7 | $185.58 | 5.742% | $196.236 | $196.24 | $196.25 | $196.20 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,226.58 | $1,320.1210 | $1,320.13 | $1,320.15 | $1,320.10 |