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 | $250.40 | 6.244% | $266.035 | $266.04 | $266.05 | $266.00 |
Purchase #2 | $212.27 | 3.360% | $219.4023 | $219.40 | $219.40 | $219.40 |
Purchase #3 | $170.67 | 11.486% | $190.2732 | $190.27 | $190.25 | $190.30 |
Purchase #4 | $184.62 | 9.610% | $202.362 | $202.36 | $202.35 | $202.40 |
Purchase #5 | $115.83 | 10.352% | $127.8207 | $127.82 | $127.80 | $127.80 |
Purchase #6 | $32.97 | 12.231% | $37.0026 | $37.00 | $37.00 | $37.00 |
Purchase #7 | $35.65 | 3.805% | $37.0065 | $37.01 | $37.00 | $37.00 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,002.41 | $1,079.9023 | $1,079.90 | $1,079.85 | $1,079.90 |