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 | $249.59 | 8.784% | $271.514 | $271.51 | $271.50 | $271.50 |
Purchase #2 | $224.28 | 8.532% | $243.4156 | $243.42 | $243.40 | $243.40 |
Purchase #3 | $178.51 | 7.750% | $192.3445 | $192.34 | $192.35 | $192.30 |
Purchase #4 | $65.93 | 10.481% | $72.8401 | $72.84 | $72.85 | $72.80 |
Purchase #5 | $203.34 | 4.441% | $212.3703 | $212.37 | $212.35 | $212.40 |
Purchase #6 | $223.31 | 12.382% | $250.9602 | $250.96 | $250.95 | $251.00 |
Purchase #7 | $151.47 | 5.663% | $160.0477 | $160.05 | $160.05 | $160.00 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,296.43 | $1,403.4924 | $1,403.49 | $1,403.45 | $1,403.40 |