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 | $231.96 | 6.261% | $246.483 | $246.48 | $246.50 | $246.50 |
Purchase #2 | $75.94 | 6.106% | $80.5769 | $80.58 | $80.60 | $80.60 |
Purchase #3 | $63.32 | 10.319% | $69.854 | $69.85 | $69.85 | $69.90 |
Purchase #4 | $203.62 | 8.343% | $220.608 | $220.61 | $220.60 | $220.60 |
Purchase #5 | $73.64 | 4.539% | $76.9825 | $76.98 | $77.00 | $77.00 |
Purchase #6 | $248.72 | 10.716% | $275.3728 | $275.37 | $275.35 | $275.40 |
Purchase #7 | $154.64 | 11.375% | $172.2303 | $172.23 | $172.25 | $172.20 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,051.84 | $1,142.1075 | $1,142.10 | $1,142.15 | $1,142.20 |