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 | $70.45 | 5.472% | $74.305 | $74.31 | $74.30 | $74.30 |
Purchase #2 | $243.94 | 11.725% | $272.542 | $272.54 | $272.55 | $272.50 |
Purchase #3 | $27.34 | 12.641% | $30.796 | $30.80 | $30.80 | $30.80 |
Purchase #4 | $146.51 | 10.589% | $162.0239 | $162.02 | $162.00 | $162.00 |
Purchase #5 | $210.78 | 4.401% | $220.0564 | $220.06 | $220.05 | $220.10 |
Purchase #6 | $55.49 | 12.832% | $62.6105 | $62.61 | $62.60 | $62.60 |
Purchase #7 | $120.37 | 4.728% | $126.0611 | $126.06 | $126.05 | $126.10 |
7 purchase totals = | $874.88 | $948.3949 | $948.40 | $948.35 | $948.40 |