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 | $241.76 | 10.752% | $267.754 | $267.75 | $267.75 | $267.80 |
Purchase #2 | $40.71 | 4.279% | $42.452 | $42.45 | $42.45 | $42.50 |
Purchase #3 | $142.68 | 9.513% | $156.2531 | $156.25 | $156.25 | $156.30 |
Purchase #4 | $59.82 | 4.516% | $62.5215 | $62.52 | $62.50 | $62.50 |
Purchase #5 | $113.77 | 4.140% | $118.4801 | $118.48 | $118.50 | $118.50 |
Purchase #6 | $232.79 | 11.830% | $260.3291 | $260.33 | $260.35 | $260.30 |
Purchase #7 | $234.72 | 10.780% | $260.0228 | $260.02 | $260.00 | $260.00 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,066.25 | $1,167.8126 | $1,167.80 | $1,167.80 | $1,167.90 |