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 | $229.40 | 9.126% | $250.335 | $250.34 | $250.35 | $250.30 |
Purchase #2 | $145.94 | 4.381% | $152.3336 | $152.33 | $152.35 | $152.30 |
Purchase #3 | $217.63 | 10.509% | $240.5007 | $240.50 | $240.50 | $240.50 |
Purchase #4 | $14.48 | 11.169% | $16.0973 | $16.10 | $16.10 | $16.10 |
Purchase #5 | $188.66 | 6.321% | $200.5852 | $200.59 | $200.60 | $200.60 |
Purchase #6 | $85.38 | 3.389% | $88.2735 | $88.27 | $88.25 | $88.30 |
Purchase #7 | $245.96 | 8.587% | $267.0806 | $267.08 | $267.10 | $267.10 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,127.45 | $1,215.2059 | $1,215.21 | $1,215.25 | $1,215.20 |