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 | $205.89 | 12.700% | $232.038 | $232.04 | $232.05 | $232.00 |
Purchase #2 | $67.36 | 12.245% | $75.6082 | $75.61 | $75.60 | $75.60 |
Purchase #3 | $127.41 | 5.801% | $134.8011 | $134.80 | $134.80 | $134.80 |
Purchase #4 | $155.46 | 9.654% | $170.4681 | $170.47 | $170.45 | $170.50 |
Purchase #5 | $96.50 | 13.768% | $109.7861 | $109.79 | $109.80 | $109.80 |
Purchase #6 | $248.76 | 7.631% | $267.7429 | $267.74 | $267.75 | $267.70 |
Purchase #7 | $75.43 | 12.620% | $84.9493 | $84.95 | $84.95 | $84.90 |
7 purchase totals = | $976.81 | $1,075.3937 | $1,075.40 | $1,075.40 | $1,075.30 |