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 | $228.62 | 8.840% | $248.83 | $248.83 | $248.85 | $248.80 |
Purchase #2 | $127.60 | 11.634% | $142.445 | $142.45 | $142.45 | $142.40 |
Purchase #3 | $30.66 | 9.600% | $33.6034 | $33.60 | $33.60 | $33.60 |
Purchase #4 | $186.25 | 10.648% | $206.0819 | $206.08 | $206.10 | $206.10 |
Purchase #5 | $25.96 | 11.310% | $28.8961 | $28.90 | $28.90 | $28.90 |
Purchase #6 | $121.44 | 7.747% | $130.848 | $130.85 | $130.85 | $130.80 |
Purchase #7 | $246.31 | 10.327% | $271.7464 | $271.75 | $271.75 | $271.70 |
7 purchase totals = | $966.84 | $1,062.4508 | $1,062.46 | $1,062.50 | $1,062.30 |