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 | $100.92 | 5.541% | $106.512 | $106.51 | $106.50 | $106.50 |
Purchase #2 | $248.30 | 13.267% | $281.242 | $281.24 | $281.25 | $281.20 |
Purchase #3 | $208.39 | 8.336% | $225.7614 | $225.76 | $225.75 | $225.80 |
Purchase #4 | $43.41 | 12.484% | $48.8293 | $48.83 | $48.85 | $48.80 |
Purchase #5 | $204.80 | 11.786% | $228.9377 | $228.94 | $228.95 | $228.90 |
Purchase #6 | $241.65 | 12.758% | $272.4797 | $272.48 | $272.50 | $272.50 |
Purchase #7 | $229.79 | 3.783% | $238.483 | $238.48 | $238.50 | $238.50 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,277.26 | $1,402.2451 | $1,402.24 | $1,402.30 | $1,402.20 |