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 | $177.48 | 11.279% | $197.498 | $197.50 | $197.50 | $197.50 |
Purchase #2 | $113.98 | 8.455% | $123.617 | $123.62 | $123.60 | $123.60 |
Purchase #3 | $246.46 | 5.834% | $260.8385 | $260.84 | $260.85 | $260.80 |
Purchase #4 | $109.30 | 5.483% | $115.2929 | $115.29 | $115.30 | $115.30 |
Purchase #5 | $159.75 | 3.803% | $165.8253 | $165.83 | $165.85 | $165.80 |
Purchase #6 | $189.76 | 9.612% | $207.9997 | $208.00 | $208.00 | $208.00 |
Purchase #7 | $189.63 | 8.190% | $205.1607 | $205.16 | $205.15 | $205.20 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,186.36 | $1,276.2321 | $1,276.24 | $1,276.25 | $1,276.20 |