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 | $216.34 | 7.491% | $232.546 | $232.55 | $232.55 | $232.50 |
Purchase #2 | $246.56 | 3.842% | $256.0328 | $256.03 | $256.05 | $256.00 |
Purchase #3 | $27.94 | 9.318% | $30.5434 | $30.54 | $30.55 | $30.50 |
Purchase #4 | $188.52 | 10.651% | $208.5993 | $208.60 | $208.60 | $208.60 |
Purchase #5 | $45.43 | 10.534% | $50.2156 | $50.22 | $50.20 | $50.20 |
Purchase #6 | $218.79 | 9.536% | $239.6538 | $239.65 | $239.65 | $239.70 |
Purchase #7 | $238.83 | 10.453% | $263.7949 | $263.79 | $263.80 | $263.80 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,182.41 | $1,281.3858 | $1,281.38 | $1,281.40 | $1,281.30 |