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 | $227.45 | 7.277% | $244.0015 | $244.00 | $244.00 | $244.00 |
Purchase #2 | $71.61 | 8.482% | $77.684 | $77.68 | $77.70 | $77.70 |
Purchase #3 | $115.88 | 12.603% | $130.4844 | $130.48 | $130.50 | $130.50 |
Purchase #4 | $61.52 | 11.217% | $68.4207 | $68.42 | $68.40 | $68.40 |
Purchase #5 | $201.81 | 11.131% | $224.2735 | $224.27 | $224.25 | $224.30 |
Purchase #6 | $157.29 | 9.452% | $172.1571 | $172.16 | $172.15 | $172.20 |
Purchase #7 | $196.83 | 4.786% | $206.2503 | $206.25 | $206.25 | $206.30 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,032.39 | $1,123.2715 | $1,123.26 | $1,123.25 | $1,123.40 |