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 | $233.45 | 12.248% | $262.043 | $262.04 | $262.05 | $262.00 |
Purchase #2 | $42.55 | 11.581% | $47.4777 | $47.48 | $47.50 | $47.50 |
Purchase #3 | $105.98 | 7.873% | $114.3238 | $114.32 | $114.30 | $114.30 |
Purchase #4 | $246.41 | 5.861% | $260.8521 | $260.85 | $260.85 | $260.90 |
Purchase #5 | $192.25 | 4.672% | $201.2319 | $201.23 | $201.25 | $201.20 |
Purchase #6 | $5.83 | 5.351% | $6.142 | $6.14 | $6.15 | $6.10 |
Purchase #7 | $166.90 | 13.493% | $189.4198 | $189.42 | $189.40 | $189.40 |
7 purchase totals = | $993.37 | $1,081.4903 | $1,081.48 | $1,081.50 | $1,081.40 |