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 | $236.95 | 3.724% | $245.774 | $245.77 | $245.75 | $245.80 |
Purchase #2 | $154.63 | 10.465% | $170.812 | $170.81 | $170.80 | $170.80 |
Purchase #3 | $202.29 | 10.477% | $223.4839 | $223.48 | $223.50 | $223.50 |
Purchase #4 | $17.75 | 11.537% | $19.7978 | $19.80 | $19.80 | $19.80 |
Purchase #5 | $236.88 | 12.316% | $266.0541 | $266.05 | $266.05 | $266.10 |
Purchase #6 | $49.50 | 6.181% | $52.5596 | $52.56 | $52.55 | $52.60 |
Purchase #7 | $200.50 | 13.746% | $228.0607 | $228.06 | $228.05 | $228.10 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,098.50 | $1,206.5421 | $1,206.53 | $1,206.50 | $1,206.70 |