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 | $245.87 | 9.189% | $268.463 | $268.46 | $268.45 | $268.50 |
Purchase #2 | $232.86 | 5.549% | $245.7814 | $245.78 | $245.80 | $245.80 |
Purchase #3 | $190.70 | 10.529% | $210.7788 | $210.78 | $210.80 | $210.80 |
Purchase #4 | $44.98 | 7.632% | $48.4129 | $48.41 | $48.40 | $48.40 |
Purchase #5 | $35.83 | 12.496% | $40.3073 | $40.31 | $40.30 | $40.30 |
Purchase #6 | $61.69 | 11.649% | $68.8763 | $68.88 | $68.90 | $68.90 |
Purchase #7 | $106.84 | 12.464% | $120.1565 | $120.16 | $120.15 | $120.20 |
7 purchase totals = | $918.77 | $1,002.7762 | $1,002.78 | $1,002.80 | $1,002.90 |