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 | $249.58 | 8.453% | $270.677 | $270.68 | $270.70 | $270.70 |
Purchase #2 | $159.52 | 13.656% | $181.3041 | $181.30 | $181.30 | $181.30 |
Purchase #3 | $155.26 | 4.685% | $162.5339 | $162.53 | $162.55 | $162.50 |
Purchase #4 | $221.96 | 6.463% | $236.3053 | $236.31 | $236.30 | $236.30 |
Purchase #5 | $79.87 | 4.575% | $83.5241 | $83.52 | $83.50 | $83.50 |
Purchase #6 | $181.75 | 8.301% | $196.8371 | $196.84 | $196.85 | $196.80 |
Purchase #7 | $233.50 | 10.359% | $257.6883 | $257.69 | $257.70 | $257.70 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,281.44 | $1,388.8698 | $1,388.87 | $1,388.90 | $1,388.80 |