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 | $246.96 | 13.486% | $280.265 | $280.27 | $280.25 | $280.30 |
Purchase #2 | $75.34 | 3.248% | $77.787 | $77.79 | $77.80 | $77.80 |
Purchase #3 | $183.51 | 5.281% | $193.2012 | $193.20 | $193.20 | $193.20 |
Purchase #4 | $159.25 | 5.537% | $168.0677 | $168.07 | $168.05 | $168.10 |
Purchase #5 | $84.63 | 7.263% | $90.7767 | $90.78 | $90.80 | $90.80 |
Purchase #6 | $94.91 | 13.234% | $107.4704 | $107.47 | $107.45 | $107.50 |
Purchase #7 | $144.79 | 11.128% | $160.9022 | $160.90 | $160.90 | $160.90 |
7 purchase totals = | $989.39 | $1,078.4702 | $1,078.48 | $1,078.45 | $1,078.60 |