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 | $250.37 | 10.282% | $276.113 | $276.11 | $276.10 | $276.10 |
Purchase #2 | $5.95 | 9.862% | $6.5368 | $6.54 | $6.55 | $6.50 |
Purchase #3 | $89.76 | 11.443% | $100.0312 | $100.03 | $100.05 | $100.00 |
Purchase #4 | $156.30 | 10.700% | $173.0241 | $173.02 | $173.00 | $173.00 |
Purchase #5 | $245.38 | 11.414% | $273.3877 | $273.39 | $273.40 | $273.40 |
Purchase #6 | $43.58 | 5.289% | $45.8849 | $45.88 | $45.90 | $45.90 |
Purchase #7 | $236.77 | 8.309% | $256.4432 | $256.44 | $256.45 | $256.40 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,028.11 | $1,131.4209 | $1,131.41 | $1,131.45 | $1,131.30 |