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 | $247.63 | 12.301% | $278.091 | $278.09 | $278.10 | $278.10 |
Purchase #2 | $188.71 | 7.179% | $202.2575 | $202.26 | $202.25 | $202.30 |
Purchase #3 | $237.70 | 6.358% | $252.813 | $252.81 | $252.80 | $252.80 |
Purchase #4 | $79.99 | 5.339% | $84.2607 | $84.26 | $84.25 | $84.30 |
Purchase #5 | $141.35 | 4.368% | $147.5242 | $147.52 | $147.50 | $147.50 |
Purchase #6 | $241.78 | 11.778% | $270.2568 | $270.26 | $270.25 | $270.30 |
Purchase #7 | $91.53 | 6.244% | $97.2451 | $97.25 | $97.25 | $97.20 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,228.69 | $1,332.4483 | $1,332.45 | $1,332.40 | $1,332.50 |