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 | $72.59 | 10.704% | $80.36 | $80.36 | $80.35 | $80.40 |
Purchase #2 | $247.31 | 9.592% | $271.032 | $271.03 | $271.05 | $271.00 |
Purchase #3 | $12.48 | 11.366% | $13.8985 | $13.90 | $13.90 | $13.90 |
Purchase #4 | $233.62 | 11.242% | $259.8836 | $259.88 | $259.90 | $259.90 |
Purchase #5 | $203.33 | 10.507% | $224.6939 | $224.69 | $224.70 | $224.70 |
Purchase #6 | $70.55 | 7.253% | $75.667 | $75.67 | $75.65 | $75.70 |
Purchase #7 | $200.33 | 3.687% | $207.7162 | $207.72 | $207.70 | $207.70 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,040.21 | $1,133.2512 | $1,133.25 | $1,133.25 | $1,133.30 |