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 | 4.861% | $258.388 | $258.39 | $258.40 | $258.40 |
Purchase #2 | $12.81 | 12.458% | $14.4059 | $14.41 | $14.40 | $14.40 |
Purchase #3 | $185.76 | 7.261% | $199.248 | $199.25 | $199.25 | $199.20 |
Purchase #4 | $43.80 | 8.627% | $47.5786 | $47.58 | $47.60 | $47.60 |
Purchase #5 | $213.32 | 9.586% | $233.7689 | $233.77 | $233.75 | $233.80 |
Purchase #6 | $124.74 | 13.128% | $141.1159 | $141.12 | $141.10 | $141.10 |
Purchase #7 | $165.62 | 12.186% | $185.8025 | $185.80 | $185.80 | $185.80 |
7 purchase totals = | $992.46 | $1,080.3078 | $1,080.32 | $1,080.30 | $1,080.30 |