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 | $225.57 | 7.493% | $242.472 | $242.47 | $242.45 | $242.50 |
Purchase #2 | $129.83 | 11.162% | $144.3216 | $144.32 | $144.30 | $144.30 |
Purchase #3 | $243.99 | 12.150% | $273.6348 | $273.63 | $273.65 | $273.60 |
Purchase #4 | $177.27 | 10.720% | $196.2733 | $196.27 | $196.25 | $196.30 |
Purchase #5 | $42.86 | 7.106% | $45.9056 | $45.91 | $45.90 | $45.90 |
Purchase #6 | $60.87 | 9.191% | $66.4646 | $66.46 | $66.45 | $66.50 |
Purchase #7 | $123.73 | 6.195% | $131.3951 | $131.40 | $131.40 | $131.40 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,004.12 | $1,100.4670 | $1,100.46 | $1,100.40 | $1,100.50 |