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 | $246.26 | 3.262% | $254.293 | $254.29 | $254.30 | $254.30 |
Purchase #2 | $89.74 | 12.317% | $100.7933 | $100.79 | $100.80 | $100.80 |
Purchase #3 | $70.73 | 9.657% | $77.5604 | $77.56 | $77.55 | $77.60 |
Purchase #4 | $96.64 | 10.252% | $106.5475 | $106.55 | $106.55 | $106.50 |
Purchase #5 | $206.65 | 11.704% | $230.8363 | $230.84 | $230.85 | $230.80 |
Purchase #6 | $111.67 | 13.470% | $126.7119 | $126.71 | $126.70 | $126.70 |
Purchase #7 | $171.95 | 11.522% | $191.7621 | $191.76 | $191.75 | $191.80 |
7 purchase totals = | $993.64 | $1,088.5045 | $1,088.50 | $1,088.50 | $1,088.50 |