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 | $138.78 | 13.476% | $157.482 | $157.48 | $157.50 | $157.50 |
Purchase #2 | $16.51 | 10.439% | $18.2335 | $18.23 | $18.25 | $18.20 |
Purchase #3 | $124.72 | 12.448% | $140.2451 | $140.25 | $140.25 | $140.20 |
Purchase #4 | $249.41 | 8.715% | $271.1461 | $271.15 | $271.15 | $271.10 |
Purchase #5 | $208.86 | 7.864% | $225.2848 | $225.28 | $225.30 | $225.30 |
Purchase #6 | $245.76 | 11.679% | $274.4623 | $274.46 | $274.45 | $274.50 |
Purchase #7 | $226.41 | 4.487% | $236.569 | $236.57 | $236.55 | $236.60 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,210.45 | $1,323.4228 | $1,323.42 | $1,323.45 | $1,323.40 |