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 | $206.91 | 5.369% | $218.019 | $218.02 | $218.00 | $218.00 |
Purchase #2 | $49.64 | 8.637% | $53.9274 | $53.93 | $53.95 | $53.90 |
Purchase #3 | $156.78 | 8.774% | $170.5359 | $170.54 | $170.55 | $170.50 |
Purchase #4 | $115.39 | 12.164% | $129.426 | $129.43 | $129.45 | $129.40 |
Purchase #5 | $241.78 | 3.540% | $250.339 | $250.34 | $250.35 | $250.30 |
Purchase #6 | $152.77 | 3.846% | $158.6455 | $158.65 | $158.65 | $158.60 |
Purchase #7 | $26.83 | 4.203% | $27.9577 | $27.96 | $27.95 | $28.00 |
7 purchase totals = | $950.10 | $1,008.8505 | $1,008.87 | $1,008.90 | $1,008.70 |