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 | $243.68 | 10.815% | $270.034 | $270.03 | $270.05 | $270.00 |
Purchase #2 | $174.41 | 5.705% | $184.3601 | $184.36 | $184.35 | $184.40 |
Purchase #3 | $202.41 | 6.241% | $215.0424 | $215.04 | $215.05 | $215.00 |
Purchase #4 | $169.90 | 6.170% | $180.3828 | $180.38 | $180.40 | $180.40 |
Purchase #5 | $240.79 | 8.645% | $261.6063 | $261.61 | $261.60 | $261.60 |
Purchase #6 | $162.65 | 12.714% | $183.3293 | $183.33 | $183.35 | $183.30 |
Purchase #7 | $227.78 | 4.366% | $237.7249 | $237.72 | $237.70 | $237.70 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,421.62 | $1,532.4798 | $1,532.47 | $1,532.50 | $1,532.40 |