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 | $245.76 | 13.171% | $278.129 | $278.13 | $278.15 | $278.10 |
Purchase #2 | $95.83 | 3.788% | $99.46 | $99.46 | $99.45 | $99.50 |
Purchase #3 | $136.78 | 3.600% | $141.7041 | $141.70 | $141.70 | $141.70 |
Purchase #4 | $167.48 | 6.790% | $178.8519 | $178.85 | $178.85 | $178.90 |
Purchase #5 | $16.62 | 11.340% | $18.5047 | $18.50 | $18.50 | $18.50 |
Purchase #6 | $92.90 | 11.177% | $103.2834 | $103.28 | $103.30 | $103.30 |
Purchase #7 | $227.27 | 9.331% | $248.4766 | $248.48 | $248.50 | $248.50 |
7 purchase totals = | $982.64 | $1,068.4097 | $1,068.40 | $1,068.45 | $1,068.50 |