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 | $196.52 | 10.315% | $216.791 | $216.79 | $216.80 | $216.80 |
Purchase #2 | $65.78 | 13.818% | $74.8695 | $74.87 | $74.85 | $74.90 |
Purchase #3 | $244.77 | 12.317% | $274.9183 | $274.92 | $274.90 | $274.90 |
Purchase #4 | $41.34 | 9.567% | $45.295 | $45.30 | $45.30 | $45.30 |
Purchase #5 | $236.70 | 4.644% | $247.6923 | $247.69 | $247.70 | $247.70 |
Purchase #6 | $240.62 | 7.854% | $259.5183 | $259.52 | $259.50 | $259.50 |
Purchase #7 | $150.39 | 8.584% | $163.2995 | $163.30 | $163.30 | $163.30 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,176.12 | $1,282.3839 | $1,282.39 | $1,282.35 | $1,282.40 |