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 | $249.65 | 11.563% | $278.517 | $278.52 | $278.50 | $278.50 |
Purchase #2 | $119.81 | 3.264% | $123.7206 | $123.72 | $123.70 | $123.70 |
Purchase #3 | $216.88 | 6.490% | $230.9555 | $230.96 | $230.95 | $231.00 |
Purchase #4 | $25.75 | 10.653% | $28.4931 | $28.49 | $28.50 | $28.50 |
Purchase #5 | $67.44 | 5.396% | $71.0791 | $71.08 | $71.10 | $71.10 |
Purchase #6 | $230.72 | 4.592% | $241.3147 | $241.31 | $241.30 | $241.30 |
Purchase #7 | $232.85 | 5.545% | $245.7615 | $245.76 | $245.75 | $245.80 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,143.10 | $1,219.8415 | $1,219.84 | $1,219.80 | $1,219.90 |