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 | $194.36 | 13.599% | $220.791 | $220.79 | $220.80 | $220.80 |
Purchase #2 | $235.44 | 4.588% | $246.242 | $246.24 | $246.25 | $246.20 |
Purchase #3 | $145.81 | 6.616% | $155.4568 | $155.46 | $155.45 | $155.50 |
Purchase #4 | $112.44 | 8.407% | $121.8928 | $121.89 | $121.90 | $121.90 |
Purchase #5 | $161.71 | 11.341% | $180.0495 | $180.05 | $180.05 | $180.00 |
Purchase #6 | $75.80 | 7.489% | $81.4767 | $81.48 | $81.50 | $81.50 |
Purchase #7 | $238.96 | 6.442% | $254.3538 | $254.35 | $254.35 | $254.40 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,164.52 | $1,260.2626 | $1,260.26 | $1,260.30 | $1,260.30 |