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 | $203.62 | 7.430% | $218.749 | $218.75 | $218.75 | $218.70 |
Purchase #2 | $52.35 | 8.498% | $56.7987 | $56.80 | $56.80 | $56.80 |
Purchase #3 | $66.50 | 8.811% | $72.3593 | $72.36 | $72.35 | $72.40 |
Purchase #4 | $186.90 | 5.285% | $196.7777 | $196.78 | $196.80 | $196.80 |
Purchase #5 | $220.33 | 7.490% | $236.8327 | $236.83 | $236.85 | $236.80 |
Purchase #6 | $249.72 | 3.862% | $259.3642 | $259.36 | $259.35 | $259.40 |
Purchase #7 | $216.57 | 12.661% | $243.9899 | $243.99 | $244.00 | $244.00 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,195.99 | $1,284.8715 | $1,284.87 | $1,284.90 | $1,284.90 |