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 | $237.35 | 11.850% | $265.476 | $265.48 | $265.50 | $265.50 |
Purchase #2 | $37.98 | 12.227% | $42.6238 | $42.62 | $42.60 | $42.60 |
Purchase #3 | $8.65 | 5.732% | $9.1458 | $9.15 | $9.15 | $9.10 |
Purchase #4 | $130.75 | 4.611% | $136.7789 | $136.78 | $136.80 | $136.80 |
Purchase #5 | $238.39 | 7.356% | $255.926 | $255.93 | $255.95 | $255.90 |
Purchase #6 | $235.96 | 6.243% | $250.691 | $250.69 | $250.70 | $250.70 |
Purchase #7 | $211.65 | 3.503% | $219.0641 | $219.06 | $219.05 | $219.10 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,100.73 | $1,179.7056 | $1,179.71 | $1,179.75 | $1,179.70 |