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 | $235.48 | 10.420% | $260.017 | $260.02 | $260.00 | $260.00 |
Purchase #2 | $50.30 | 3.437% | $52.0288 | $52.03 | $52.05 | $52.00 |
Purchase #3 | $178.62 | 9.306% | $195.2424 | $195.24 | $195.25 | $195.20 |
Purchase #4 | $56.64 | 4.752% | $59.3315 | $59.33 | $59.35 | $59.30 |
Purchase #5 | $216.59 | 9.244% | $236.6116 | $236.61 | $236.60 | $236.60 |
Purchase #6 | $173.81 | 9.471% | $190.2715 | $190.27 | $190.25 | $190.30 |
Purchase #7 | $211.56 | 8.245% | $229.0031 | $229.00 | $229.00 | $229.00 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,123.00 | $1,222.5059 | $1,222.50 | $1,222.50 | $1,222.40 |