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 | $210.44 | 11.408% | $234.447 | $234.45 | $234.45 | $234.40 |
Purchase #2 | $27.83 | 13.218% | $31.5086 | $31.51 | $31.50 | $31.50 |
Purchase #3 | $16.65 | 8.631% | $18.0871 | $18.09 | $18.10 | $18.10 |
Purchase #4 | $164.46 | 3.540% | $170.2819 | $170.28 | $170.30 | $170.30 |
Purchase #5 | $248.88 | 5.267% | $261.9885 | $261.99 | $262.00 | $262.00 |
Purchase #6 | $238.27 | 3.864% | $247.4768 | $247.48 | $247.50 | $247.50 |
Purchase #7 | $219.96 | 9.304% | $240.4251 | $240.43 | $240.45 | $240.40 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,126.49 | $1,204.2150 | $1,204.23 | $1,204.30 | $1,204.20 |