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 | $223.70 | 13.612% | $254.15 | $254.15 | $254.15 | $254.20 |
Purchase #2 | $83.25 | 13.797% | $94.736 | $94.74 | $94.75 | $94.70 |
Purchase #3 | $242.65 | 5.838% | $256.8159 | $256.82 | $256.80 | $256.80 |
Purchase #4 | $105.55 | 8.347% | $114.3603 | $114.36 | $114.35 | $114.40 |
Purchase #5 | $244.77 | 6.301% | $260.193 | $260.19 | $260.20 | $260.20 |
Purchase #6 | $133.47 | 11.135% | $148.3319 | $148.33 | $148.35 | $148.30 |
Purchase #7 | $221.51 | 5.134% | $232.8823 | $232.88 | $232.90 | $232.90 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,254.90 | $1,361.4694 | $1,361.47 | $1,361.50 | $1,361.50 |