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 | $83.62 | 6.172% | $88.781 | $88.78 | $88.80 | $88.80 |
Purchase #2 | $219.44 | 12.620% | $247.1333 | $247.13 | $247.15 | $247.10 |
Purchase #3 | $168.57 | 6.397% | $179.3534 | $179.35 | $179.35 | $179.40 |
Purchase #4 | $125.75 | 10.567% | $139.038 | $139.04 | $139.05 | $139.00 |
Purchase #5 | $185.98 | 12.706% | $209.6106 | $209.61 | $209.60 | $209.60 |
Purchase #6 | $123.86 | 6.607% | $132.0434 | $132.04 | $132.05 | $132.00 |
Purchase #7 | $235.34 | 4.869% | $246.7987 | $246.80 | $246.80 | $246.80 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,142.56 | $1,242.7584 | $1,242.75 | $1,242.80 | $1,242.70 |