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 | $229.70 | 13.744% | $261.27 | $261.27 | $261.25 | $261.30 |
Purchase #2 | $154.34 | 6.840% | $164.8969 | $164.90 | $164.90 | $164.90 |
Purchase #3 | $135.57 | 5.562% | $143.1104 | $143.11 | $143.10 | $143.10 |
Purchase #4 | $249.79 | 12.375% | $280.7015 | $280.70 | $280.70 | $280.70 |
Purchase #5 | $22.67 | 11.753% | $25.3344 | $25.33 | $25.35 | $25.30 |
Purchase #6 | $163.82 | 4.467% | $171.1378 | $171.14 | $171.15 | $171.10 |
Purchase #7 | $36.94 | 12.302% | $41.4844 | $41.48 | $41.50 | $41.50 |
7 purchase totals = | $992.83 | $1,087.9354 | $1,087.93 | $1,087.95 | $1,087.90 |