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 | $120.72 | 12.249% | $135.507 | $135.51 | $135.50 | $135.50 |
Purchase #2 | $12.76 | 7.589% | $13.7284 | $13.73 | $13.75 | $13.70 |
Purchase #3 | $249.61 | 11.468% | $278.2353 | $278.24 | $278.25 | $278.20 |
Purchase #4 | $187.85 | 6.259% | $199.6075 | $199.61 | $199.60 | $199.60 |
Purchase #5 | $100.28 | 10.265% | $110.5737 | $110.57 | $110.55 | $110.60 |
Purchase #6 | $234.45 | 3.397% | $242.4143 | $242.41 | $242.40 | $242.40 |
Purchase #7 | $42.33 | 13.840% | $48.1885 | $48.19 | $48.20 | $48.20 |
7 purchase totals = | $948.00 | $1,028.2547 | $1,028.26 | $1,028.25 | $1,028.20 |