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 | $78.48 | 9.238% | $85.73 | $85.73 | $85.75 | $85.70 |
Purchase #2 | $203.45 | 12.200% | $228.2709 | $228.27 | $228.25 | $228.30 |
Purchase #3 | $150.66 | 9.686% | $165.2529 | $165.25 | $165.25 | $165.30 |
Purchase #4 | $234.60 | 13.535% | $266.3531 | $266.35 | $266.35 | $266.40 |
Purchase #5 | $165.46 | 11.701% | $184.8205 | $184.82 | $184.80 | $184.80 |
Purchase #6 | $239.79 | 3.361% | $247.8493 | $247.85 | $247.85 | $247.80 |
Purchase #7 | $103.60 | 13.676% | $117.7683 | $117.77 | $117.75 | $117.80 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,176.04 | $1,296.0450 | $1,296.04 | $1,296.00 | $1,296.10 |