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 | $250.88 | 8.129% | $271.274 | $271.27 | $271.25 | $271.30 |
Purchase #2 | $90.58 | 8.530% | $98.3065 | $98.31 | $98.30 | $98.30 |
Purchase #3 | $79.68 | 11.386% | $88.7524 | $88.75 | $88.75 | $88.80 |
Purchase #4 | $10.84 | 12.788% | $12.2262 | $12.23 | $12.25 | $12.20 |
Purchase #5 | $248.26 | 9.661% | $272.2444 | $272.24 | $272.25 | $272.20 |
Purchase #6 | $226.73 | 8.331% | $245.6189 | $245.62 | $245.60 | $245.60 |
Purchase #7 | $43.91 | 12.621% | $49.4519 | $49.45 | $49.45 | $49.50 |
7 purchase totals = | $950.88 | $1,037.8743 | $1,037.87 | $1,037.85 | $1,037.90 |