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 | $229.57 | 10.849% | $254.476 | $254.48 | $254.50 | $254.50 |
Purchase #2 | $181.65 | 10.519% | $200.7578 | $200.76 | $200.75 | $200.80 |
Purchase #3 | $247.49 | 4.112% | $257.6668 | $257.67 | $257.65 | $257.70 |
Purchase #4 | $25.50 | 10.867% | $28.2711 | $28.27 | $28.25 | $28.30 |
Purchase #5 | $110.72 | 4.271% | $115.4489 | $115.45 | $115.45 | $115.40 |
Purchase #6 | $158.48 | 10.154% | $174.5721 | $174.57 | $174.55 | $174.60 |
Purchase #7 | $219.50 | 9.462% | $240.2691 | $240.27 | $240.25 | $240.30 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,172.91 | $1,271.4618 | $1,271.47 | $1,271.40 | $1,271.60 |