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 | $246.43 | 5.826% | $260.787 | $260.79 | $260.80 | $260.80 |
Purchase #2 | $15.57 | 11.656% | $17.3848 | $17.38 | $17.40 | $17.40 |
Purchase #3 | $123.94 | 7.634% | $133.4016 | $133.40 | $133.40 | $133.40 |
Purchase #4 | $158.52 | 3.811% | $164.5612 | $164.56 | $164.55 | $164.60 |
Purchase #5 | $200.38 | 7.605% | $215.6189 | $215.62 | $215.60 | $215.60 |
Purchase #6 | $242.74 | 3.433% | $251.0733 | $251.07 | $251.05 | $251.10 |
Purchase #7 | $194.95 | 6.359% | $207.3469 | $207.35 | $207.35 | $207.30 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,182.53 | $1,250.1737 | $1,250.17 | $1,250.15 | $1,250.20 |