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 | $165.38 | 11.424% | $184.273 | $184.27 | $184.25 | $184.30 |
Purchase #2 | $120.45 | 9.242% | $131.582 | $131.58 | $131.60 | $131.60 |
Purchase #3 | $235.62 | 12.333% | $264.679 | $264.68 | $264.70 | $264.70 |
Purchase #4 | $209.52 | 5.161% | $220.3333 | $220.33 | $220.35 | $220.30 |
Purchase #5 | $78.72 | 8.292% | $85.2475 | $85.25 | $85.25 | $85.20 |
Purchase #6 | $40.35 | 6.588% | $43.0083 | $43.01 | $43.00 | $43.00 |
Purchase #7 | $240.96 | 8.121% | $260.5284 | $260.53 | $260.55 | $260.50 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,091.00 | $1,189.6515 | $1,189.65 | $1,189.70 | $1,189.60 |