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 | $208.49 | 5.665% | $220.301 | $220.30 | $220.30 | $220.30 |
Purchase #2 | $12.54 | 11.220% | $13.947 | $13.95 | $13.95 | $13.90 |
Purchase #3 | $207.44 | 4.367% | $216.4989 | $216.50 | $216.50 | $216.50 |
Purchase #4 | $229.34 | 11.647% | $256.0512 | $256.05 | $256.05 | $256.10 |
Purchase #5 | $52.38 | 8.333% | $56.7448 | $56.74 | $56.75 | $56.70 |
Purchase #6 | $125.62 | 4.691% | $131.5128 | $131.51 | $131.50 | $131.50 |
Purchase #7 | $242.38 | 13.119% | $274.1778 | $274.18 | $274.20 | $274.20 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,078.19 | $1,169.2335 | $1,169.23 | $1,169.25 | $1,169.20 |