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 | $215.89 | 8.590% | $234.435 | $234.44 | $234.45 | $234.40 |
Purchase #2 | $36.58 | 11.486% | $40.7816 | $40.78 | $40.80 | $40.80 |
Purchase #3 | $30.71 | 6.502% | $32.7068 | $32.71 | $32.70 | $32.70 |
Purchase #4 | $201.61 | 8.821% | $219.394 | $219.39 | $219.40 | $219.40 |
Purchase #5 | $183.74 | 6.261% | $195.244 | $195.24 | $195.25 | $195.20 |
Purchase #6 | $250.79 | 13.545% | $284.7595 | $284.76 | $284.75 | $284.80 |
Purchase #7 | $244.64 | 8.310% | $264.9696 | $264.97 | $264.95 | $265.00 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,163.96 | $1,272.2905 | $1,272.29 | $1,272.30 | $1,272.30 |