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 | $180.39 | 12.560% | $203.047 | $203.05 | $203.05 | $203.00 |
Purchase #2 | $228.59 | 5.600% | $241.391 | $241.39 | $241.40 | $241.40 |
Purchase #3 | $79.97 | 11.570% | $89.2225 | $89.22 | $89.20 | $89.20 |
Purchase #4 | $29.38 | 8.660% | $31.9243 | $31.92 | $31.90 | $31.90 |
Purchase #5 | $77.87 | 3.732% | $80.7761 | $80.78 | $80.80 | $80.80 |
Purchase #6 | $107.75 | 3.725% | $111.7637 | $111.76 | $111.75 | $111.80 |
Purchase #7 | $250.85 | 13.819% | $285.515 | $285.52 | $285.50 | $285.50 |
7 purchase totals = | $954.80 | $1,043.6396 | $1,043.64 | $1,043.60 | $1,043.60 |