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 | $245.69 | 10.533% | $271.5685 | $271.57 | $271.55 | $271.60 |
Purchase #2 | $39.57 | 7.349% | $42.478 | $42.48 | $42.50 | $42.50 |
Purchase #3 | $156.82 | 13.216% | $177.5453 | $177.55 | $177.55 | $177.50 |
Purchase #4 | $216.63 | 6.739% | $231.2287 | $231.23 | $231.25 | $231.20 |
Purchase #5 | $87.34 | 8.335% | $94.6198 | $94.62 | $94.60 | $94.60 |
Purchase #6 | $45.61 | 9.796% | $50.078 | $50.08 | $50.10 | $50.10 |
Purchase #7 | $185.94 | 12.406% | $209.0077 | $209.01 | $209.00 | $209.00 |
7 purchase totals = | $977.60 | $1,076.5260 | $1,076.54 | $1,076.55 | $1,076.50 |