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 | $156.92 | 11.546% | $175.038 | $175.04 | $175.05 | $175.00 |
Purchase #2 | $72.42 | 4.289% | $75.5261 | $75.53 | $75.55 | $75.50 |
Purchase #3 | $232.61 | 5.529% | $245.471 | $245.47 | $245.45 | $245.50 |
Purchase #4 | $234.68 | 12.607% | $264.2661 | $264.27 | $264.25 | $264.30 |
Purchase #5 | $246.67 | 3.268% | $254.7312 | $254.73 | $254.75 | $254.70 |
Purchase #6 | $35.85 | 7.870% | $38.6714 | $38.67 | $38.65 | $38.70 |
Purchase #7 | $247.25 | 13.500% | $280.6288 | $280.63 | $280.65 | $280.60 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,226.40 | $1,334.3326 | $1,334.34 | $1,334.35 | $1,334.30 |