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 | $231.27 | 4.832% | $242.445 | $242.45 | $242.45 | $242.40 |
Purchase #2 | $155.47 | 9.661% | $170.49 | $170.49 | $170.50 | $170.50 |
Purchase #3 | $95.88 | 13.822% | $109.1325 | $109.13 | $109.15 | $109.10 |
Purchase #4 | $20.83 | 8.117% | $22.5208 | $22.52 | $22.50 | $22.50 |
Purchase #5 | $78.52 | 9.561% | $86.0273 | $86.03 | $86.05 | $86.00 |
Purchase #6 | $118.63 | 3.166% | $122.3858 | $122.39 | $122.40 | $122.40 |
Purchase #7 | $236.48 | 11.562% | $263.8218 | $263.82 | $263.80 | $263.80 |
7 purchase totals = | $937.08 | $1,016.8232 | $1,016.83 | $1,016.85 | $1,016.70 |