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 | $223.94 | 9.478% | $245.165 | $245.17 | $245.15 | $245.20 |
Purchase #2 | $211.92 | 13.371% | $240.2558 | $240.26 | $240.25 | $240.30 |
Purchase #3 | $208.74 | 12.647% | $235.1393 | $235.14 | $235.15 | $235.10 |
Purchase #4 | $39.74 | 9.871% | $43.6627 | $43.66 | $43.65 | $43.70 |
Purchase #5 | $16.46 | 7.441% | $17.6848 | $17.68 | $17.70 | $17.70 |
Purchase #6 | $196.85 | 3.868% | $204.4642 | $204.46 | $204.45 | $204.50 |
Purchase #7 | $249.97 | 7.608% | $268.9877 | $268.99 | $269.00 | $269.00 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,147.62 | $1,255.3595 | $1,255.36 | $1,255.35 | $1,255.50 |