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 | $249.68 | 12.500% | $280.89 | $280.89 | $280.90 | $280.90 |
Purchase #2 | $216.37 | 7.344% | $232.2602 | $232.26 | $232.25 | $232.30 |
Purchase #3 | $52.67 | 4.396% | $54.9854 | $54.99 | $55.00 | $55.00 |
Purchase #4 | $202.85 | 11.587% | $226.3542 | $226.35 | $226.35 | $226.40 |
Purchase #5 | $188.35 | 12.341% | $211.5943 | $211.59 | $211.60 | $211.60 |
Purchase #6 | $158.25 | 6.274% | $168.1786 | $168.18 | $168.20 | $168.20 |
Purchase #7 | $114.35 | 11.229% | $127.1904 | $127.19 | $127.20 | $127.20 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,182.52 | $1,301.4531 | $1,301.45 | $1,301.50 | $1,301.60 |