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 | $38.36 | 11.791% | $42.883 | $42.88 | $42.90 | $42.90 |
Purchase #2 | $220.92 | 13.179% | $250.035 | $250.04 | $250.05 | $250.00 |
Purchase #3 | $27.72 | 6.738% | $29.5878 | $29.59 | $29.60 | $29.60 |
Purchase #4 | $212.97 | 8.473% | $231.0149 | $231.01 | $231.00 | $231.00 |
Purchase #5 | $214.77 | 6.378% | $228.468 | $228.47 | $228.45 | $228.50 |
Purchase #6 | $179.61 | 11.615% | $200.4717 | $200.47 | $200.45 | $200.50 |
Purchase #7 | $248.25 | 6.145% | $263.505 | $263.51 | $263.50 | $263.50 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,142.60 | $1,245.9654 | $1,245.97 | $1,245.95 | $1,246.00 |