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 | $249.57 | 7.565% | $268.45 | $268.45 | $268.45 | $268.50 |
Purchase #2 | $16.72 | 9.542% | $18.3154 | $18.32 | $18.30 | $18.30 |
Purchase #3 | $201.66 | 11.863% | $225.5829 | $225.58 | $225.60 | $225.60 |
Purchase #4 | $106.76 | 8.188% | $115.5015 | $115.50 | $115.50 | $115.50 |
Purchase #5 | $232.48 | 12.577% | $261.719 | $261.72 | $261.70 | $261.70 |
Purchase #6 | $212.67 | 5.675% | $224.739 | $224.74 | $224.75 | $224.70 |
Purchase #7 | $115.30 | 6.288% | $122.5501 | $122.55 | $122.55 | $122.60 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,135.16 | $1,236.8579 | $1,236.86 | $1,236.85 | $1,236.90 |