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 | $232.73 | 6.740% | $248.416 | $248.42 | $248.40 | $248.40 |
Purchase #2 | $44.83 | 7.838% | $48.3438 | $48.34 | $48.35 | $48.30 |
Purchase #3 | $179.61 | 10.187% | $197.9069 | $197.91 | $197.90 | $197.90 |
Purchase #4 | $118.25 | 12.345% | $132.848 | $132.85 | $132.85 | $132.80 |
Purchase #5 | $34.47 | 4.141% | $35.8974 | $35.90 | $35.90 | $35.90 |
Purchase #6 | $182.73 | 3.137% | $188.4622 | $188.46 | $188.45 | $188.50 |
Purchase #7 | $18.59 | 5.183% | $19.5535 | $19.55 | $19.55 | $19.60 |
7 purchase totals = | $811.21 | $871.4278 | $871.43 | $871.40 | $871.40 |