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 | $246.37 | 8.781% | $268.0037 | $268.00 | $268.00 | $268.00 |
Purchase #2 | $112.62 | 3.222% | $116.2486 | $116.25 | $116.25 | $116.20 |
Purchase #3 | $129.59 | 9.454% | $141.8414 | $141.84 | $141.85 | $141.80 |
Purchase #4 | $80.56 | 7.423% | $86.54 | $86.54 | $86.55 | $86.50 |
Purchase #5 | $241.90 | 11.139% | $268.8452 | $268.85 | $268.85 | $268.80 |
Purchase #6 | $182.36 | 8.863% | $198.5226 | $198.52 | $198.50 | $198.50 |
Purchase #7 | $163.97 | 5.355% | $172.7506 | $172.75 | $172.75 | $172.80 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,157.37 | $1,252.7521 | $1,252.75 | $1,252.75 | $1,252.60 |