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 | $220.87 | 12.530% | $248.545 | $248.55 | $248.55 | $248.50 |
Purchase #2 | $124.38 | 3.611% | $128.8714 | $128.87 | $128.85 | $128.90 |
Purchase #3 | $62.50 | 3.862% | $64.9138 | $64.91 | $64.90 | $64.90 |
Purchase #4 | $224.89 | 11.494% | $250.7389 | $250.74 | $250.75 | $250.70 |
Purchase #5 | $181.32 | 4.550% | $189.5701 | $189.57 | $189.55 | $189.60 |
Purchase #6 | $186.38 | 5.421% | $196.4837 | $196.48 | $196.50 | $196.50 |
Purchase #7 | $86.98 | 8.156% | $94.0741 | $94.07 | $94.05 | $94.10 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,087.32 | $1,173.1970 | $1,173.19 | $1,173.15 | $1,173.20 |