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 | $246.43 | 11.428% | $274.592 | $274.59 | $274.60 | $274.60 |
Purchase #2 | $29.96 | 10.622% | $33.1424 | $33.14 | $33.15 | $33.10 |
Purchase #3 | $118.90 | 8.163% | $128.6058 | $128.61 | $128.60 | $128.60 |
Purchase #4 | $81.61 | 3.252% | $84.264 | $84.26 | $84.25 | $84.30 |
Purchase #5 | $244.51 | 7.350% | $262.4815 | $262.48 | $262.50 | $262.50 |
Purchase #6 | $218.28 | 5.771% | $230.8769 | $230.88 | $230.90 | $230.90 |
Purchase #7 | $117.72 | 9.449% | $128.8434 | $128.84 | $128.85 | $128.80 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,057.41 | $1,142.8060 | $1,142.80 | $1,142.85 | $1,142.80 |