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 | $161.27 | 11.247% | $179.408 | $179.41 | $179.40 | $179.40 |
Purchase #2 | $196.29 | 7.729% | $211.4613 | $211.46 | $211.45 | $211.50 |
Purchase #3 | $230.60 | 11.224% | $256.4825 | $256.48 | $256.50 | $256.50 |
Purchase #4 | $45.70 | 6.666% | $48.7464 | $48.75 | $48.75 | $48.70 |
Purchase #5 | $242.80 | 9.462% | $265.7737 | $265.77 | $265.75 | $265.80 |
Purchase #6 | $220.31 | 11.472% | $245.584 | $245.58 | $245.60 | $245.60 |
Purchase #7 | $236.93 | 13.745% | $269.496 | $269.50 | $269.50 | $269.50 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,333.90 | $1,476.9519 | $1,476.95 | $1,476.95 | $1,477.00 |