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 | $246.30 | 9.864% | $270.595 | $270.60 | $270.60 | $270.60 |
Purchase #2 | $39.43 | 5.455% | $41.5809 | $41.58 | $41.60 | $41.60 |
Purchase #3 | $135.40 | 13.278% | $153.3784 | $153.38 | $153.40 | $153.40 |
Purchase #4 | $220.72 | 9.361% | $241.3816 | $241.38 | $241.40 | $241.40 |
Purchase #5 | $183.43 | 8.739% | $199.4599 | $199.46 | $199.45 | $199.50 |
Purchase #6 | $250.49 | 8.242% | $271.1354 | $271.14 | $271.15 | $271.10 |
Purchase #7 | $168.66 | 9.677% | $184.9812 | $184.98 | $185.00 | $185.00 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,244.43 | $1,362.5124 | $1,362.52 | $1,362.60 | $1,362.60 |