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 | $221.49 | 10.386% | $244.494 | $244.49 | $244.50 | $244.50 |
Purchase #2 | $152.90 | 11.344% | $170.245 | $170.25 | $170.25 | $170.20 |
Purchase #3 | $243.57 | 5.288% | $256.45 | $256.45 | $256.45 | $256.50 |
Purchase #4 | $230.82 | 9.542% | $252.8448 | $252.84 | $252.85 | $252.80 |
Purchase #5 | $99.94 | 12.291% | $112.2236 | $112.22 | $112.20 | $112.20 |
Purchase #6 | $25.54 | 11.765% | $28.5448 | $28.54 | $28.55 | $28.50 |
Purchase #7 | $12.99 | 4.375% | $13.5583 | $13.56 | $13.55 | $13.60 |
7 purchase totals = | $987.25 | $1,078.3605 | $1,078.35 | $1,078.35 | $1,078.30 |