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 | $239.72 | 13.565% | $272.238 | $272.24 | $272.25 | $272.20 |
Purchase #2 | $113.42 | 3.666% | $117.578 | $117.58 | $117.60 | $117.60 |
Purchase #3 | $182.85 | 7.552% | $196.6588 | $196.66 | $196.65 | $196.70 |
Purchase #4 | $249.58 | 13.181% | $282.4771 | $282.48 | $282.50 | $282.50 |
Purchase #5 | $120.73 | 6.608% | $128.7078 | $128.71 | $128.70 | $128.70 |
Purchase #6 | $77.75 | 9.735% | $85.319 | $85.32 | $85.30 | $85.30 |
Purchase #7 | $226.55 | 7.865% | $244.3682 | $244.37 | $244.35 | $244.40 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,210.60 | $1,327.3469 | $1,327.36 | $1,327.35 | $1,327.40 |