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 | $212.52 | 3.139% | $219.191 | $219.19 | $219.20 | $219.20 |
Purchase #2 | $234.40 | 11.558% | $261.492 | $261.49 | $261.50 | $261.50 |
Purchase #3 | $36.97 | 5.438% | $38.9804 | $38.98 | $39.00 | $39.00 |
Purchase #4 | $208.81 | 9.613% | $228.8829 | $228.88 | $228.90 | $228.90 |
Purchase #5 | $229.75 | 10.139% | $253.0444 | $253.04 | $253.05 | $253.00 |
Purchase #6 | $27.96 | 9.750% | $30.6861 | $30.69 | $30.70 | $30.70 |
Purchase #7 | $241.89 | 7.588% | $260.2446 | $260.24 | $260.25 | $260.20 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,192.30 | $1,292.5214 | $1,292.51 | $1,292.60 | $1,292.50 |