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 | $248.79 | 5.292% | $261.956 | $261.96 | $261.95 | $262.00 |
Purchase #2 | $56.27 | 3.270% | $58.11 | $58.11 | $58.10 | $58.10 |
Purchase #3 | $125.41 | 7.417% | $134.7117 | $134.71 | $134.70 | $134.70 |
Purchase #4 | $9.56 | 12.258% | $10.7319 | $10.73 | $10.75 | $10.70 |
Purchase #5 | $186.32 | 4.398% | $194.5144 | $194.51 | $194.50 | $194.50 |
Purchase #6 | $20.35 | 4.108% | $21.186 | $21.19 | $21.20 | $21.20 |
Purchase #7 | $108.84 | 7.473% | $116.9736 | $116.97 | $116.95 | $117.00 |
7 purchase totals = | $755.54 | $798.1836 | $798.18 | $798.15 | $798.20 |