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 | $246.40 | 6.485% | $262.379 | $262.38 | $262.40 | $262.40 |
Purchase #2 | $209.25 | 4.483% | $218.6307 | $218.63 | $218.65 | $218.60 |
Purchase #3 | $134.27 | 4.696% | $140.5753 | $140.58 | $140.60 | $140.60 |
Purchase #4 | $215.33 | 8.310% | $233.2239 | $233.22 | $233.20 | $233.20 |
Purchase #5 | $86.97 | 9.708% | $95.413 | $95.41 | $95.40 | $95.40 |
Purchase #6 | $6.57 | 3.407% | $6.7938 | $6.79 | $6.80 | $6.80 |
Purchase #7 | $122.97 | 7.127% | $131.7341 | $131.73 | $131.75 | $131.70 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,021.76 | $1,088.7498 | $1,088.74 | $1,088.80 | $1,088.70 |