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 | $212.77 | 3.626% | $220.485 | $220.49 | $220.50 | $220.50 |
Purchase #2 | $241.68 | 10.586% | $267.2642 | $267.26 | $267.25 | $267.30 |
Purchase #3 | $229.45 | 9.161% | $250.4699 | $250.47 | $250.45 | $250.50 |
Purchase #4 | $154.46 | 11.868% | $172.7913 | $172.79 | $172.80 | $172.80 |
Purchase #5 | $208.31 | 6.541% | $221.9356 | $221.94 | $221.95 | $221.90 |
Purchase #6 | $246.28 | 13.675% | $279.9588 | $279.96 | $279.95 | $280.00 |
Purchase #7 | $173.57 | 10.103% | $191.1058 | $191.11 | $191.10 | $191.10 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,466.52 | $1,604.0106 | $1,604.02 | $1,604.00 | $1,604.10 |