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 | $222.53 | 5.841% | $235.528 | $235.53 | $235.55 | $235.50 |
Purchase #2 | $63.39 | 12.290% | $71.1806 | $71.18 | $71.20 | $71.20 |
Purchase #3 | $15.32 | 11.410% | $17.068 | $17.07 | $17.05 | $17.10 |
Purchase #4 | $249.91 | 11.657% | $279.042 | $279.04 | $279.05 | $279.00 |
Purchase #5 | $237.67 | 8.580% | $258.0621 | $258.06 | $258.05 | $258.10 |
Purchase #6 | $204.41 | 9.124% | $223.0604 | $223.06 | $223.05 | $223.10 |
Purchase #7 | $168.49 | 6.394% | $179.2633 | $179.26 | $179.25 | $179.30 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,161.72 | $1,263.2044 | $1,263.20 | $1,263.20 | $1,263.30 |