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 | $242.86 | 11.232% | $270.138 | $270.14 | $270.15 | $270.10 |
Purchase #2 | $216.67 | 4.529% | $226.483 | $226.48 | $226.50 | $226.50 |
Purchase #3 | $119.68 | 10.292% | $131.9975 | $132.00 | $132.00 | $132.00 |
Purchase #4 | $179.35 | 3.551% | $185.7187 | $185.72 | $185.70 | $185.70 |
Purchase #5 | $218.50 | 12.710% | $246.2714 | $246.27 | $246.25 | $246.30 |
Purchase #6 | $31.71 | 5.335% | $33.4017 | $33.40 | $33.40 | $33.40 |
Purchase #7 | $69.89 | 3.671% | $72.4557 | $72.46 | $72.45 | $72.50 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,078.66 | $1,166.4660 | $1,166.47 | $1,166.45 | $1,166.50 |