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 | $248.36 | 10.182% | $273.648 | $273.65 | $273.65 | $273.60 |
Purchase #2 | $81.50 | 3.662% | $84.4845 | $84.48 | $84.50 | $84.50 |
Purchase #3 | $196.62 | 5.745% | $207.9158 | $207.92 | $207.90 | $207.90 |
Purchase #4 | $7.46 | 13.525% | $8.469 | $8.47 | $8.45 | $8.50 |
Purchase #5 | $16.54 | 3.863% | $17.1789 | $17.18 | $17.20 | $17.20 |
Purchase #6 | $196.62 | 9.695% | $215.6823 | $215.68 | $215.70 | $215.70 |
Purchase #7 | $212.63 | 11.498% | $237.0782 | $237.08 | $237.10 | $237.10 |
7 purchase totals = | $959.73 | $1,044.4567 | $1,044.46 | $1,044.50 | $1,044.50 |