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 | $184.57 | 9.151% | $201.46 | $201.46 | $201.45 | $201.50 |
Purchase #2 | $132.88 | 13.545% | $150.8786 | $150.88 | $150.90 | $150.90 |
Purchase #3 | $211.28 | 5.487% | $222.8729 | $222.87 | $222.85 | $222.90 |
Purchase #4 | $221.85 | 10.205% | $244.4898 | $244.49 | $244.50 | $244.50 |
Purchase #5 | $72.25 | 4.142% | $75.2426 | $75.24 | $75.25 | $75.20 |
Purchase #6 | $244.75 | 12.116% | $274.4039 | $274.40 | $274.40 | $274.40 |
Purchase #7 | $227.43 | 3.317% | $234.9739 | $234.97 | $234.95 | $235.00 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,295.01 | $1,404.3217 | $1,404.31 | $1,404.30 | $1,404.40 |