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 | $100.62 | 13.385% | $114.088 | $114.09 | $114.10 | $114.10 |
Purchase #2 | $170.35 | 11.683% | $190.252 | $190.25 | $190.25 | $190.30 |
Purchase #3 | $200.25 | 4.135% | $208.5303 | $208.53 | $208.55 | $208.50 |
Purchase #4 | $164.35 | 9.526% | $180.006 | $180.01 | $180.00 | $180.00 |
Purchase #5 | $208.58 | 4.223% | $217.3883 | $217.39 | $217.40 | $217.40 |
Purchase #6 | $243.58 | 10.342% | $268.771 | $268.77 | $268.75 | $268.80 |
Purchase #7 | $233.30 | 8.217% | $252.4703 | $252.47 | $252.45 | $252.50 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,321.03 | $1,431.5059 | $1,431.51 | $1,431.50 | $1,431.60 |