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 | $231.46 | 9.326% | $253.046 | $253.05 | $253.05 | $253.00 |
Purchase #2 | $150.65 | 4.841% | $157.943 | $157.94 | $157.95 | $157.90 |
Purchase #3 | $22.50 | 3.854% | $23.3672 | $23.37 | $23.35 | $23.40 |
Purchase #4 | $158.70 | 11.124% | $176.3538 | $176.35 | $176.35 | $176.40 |
Purchase #5 | $215.25 | 11.596% | $240.2104 | $240.21 | $240.20 | $240.20 |
Purchase #6 | $119.26 | 6.419% | $126.9153 | $126.92 | $126.90 | $126.90 |
Purchase #7 | $50.84 | 3.613% | $52.6768 | $52.68 | $52.70 | $52.70 |
7 purchase totals = | $948.66 | $1,030.5125 | $1,030.52 | $1,030.50 | $1,030.50 |