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 | $246.41 | 8.511% | $267.382 | $267.38 | $267.40 | $267.40 |
Purchase #2 | $65.27 | 12.580% | $73.481 | $73.48 | $73.50 | $73.50 |
Purchase #3 | $40.74 | 6.706% | $43.472 | $43.47 | $43.45 | $43.50 |
Purchase #4 | $9.30 | 12.471% | $10.4598 | $10.46 | $10.45 | $10.50 |
Purchase #5 | $205.39 | 13.625% | $233.3744 | $233.37 | $233.35 | $233.40 |
Purchase #6 | $69.84 | 6.295% | $74.2364 | $74.24 | $74.25 | $74.20 |
Purchase #7 | $238.49 | 8.535% | $258.8451 | $258.85 | $258.85 | $258.80 |
7 purchase totals = | $875.44 | $961.2507 | $961.25 | $961.25 | $961.30 |