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 | $170.88 | 8.489% | $185.386 | $185.39 | $185.40 | $185.40 |
Purchase #2 | $237.32 | 11.155% | $263.793 | $263.79 | $263.80 | $263.80 |
Purchase #3 | $60.98 | 3.304% | $62.9948 | $62.99 | $63.00 | $63.00 |
Purchase #4 | $83.89 | 11.438% | $93.4853 | $93.49 | $93.50 | $93.50 |
Purchase #5 | $240.91 | 13.240% | $272.8065 | $272.81 | $272.80 | $272.80 |
Purchase #6 | $24.27 | 13.564% | $27.562 | $27.56 | $27.55 | $27.60 |
Purchase #7 | $123.99 | 6.801% | $132.4226 | $132.42 | $132.40 | $132.40 |
7 purchase totals = | $942.24 | $1,038.4502 | $1,038.45 | $1,038.45 | $1,038.50 |