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 | $244.87 | 11.237% | $272.386 | $272.39 | $272.40 | $272.40 |
Purchase #2 | $28.63 | 8.119% | $30.9545 | $30.95 | $30.95 | $31.00 |
Purchase #3 | $159.74 | 11.337% | $177.8497 | $177.85 | $177.85 | $177.80 |
Purchase #4 | $33.32 | 6.655% | $35.5374 | $35.54 | $35.55 | $35.50 |
Purchase #5 | $134.85 | 5.808% | $142.6821 | $142.68 | $142.70 | $142.70 |
Purchase #6 | $250.98 | 6.129% | $266.3626 | $266.36 | $266.35 | $266.40 |
Purchase #7 | $151.34 | 4.354% | $157.9293 | $157.93 | $157.95 | $157.90 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,003.73 | $1,083.7016 | $1,083.70 | $1,083.75 | $1,083.70 |