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 | $248.60 | 12.788% | $280.391 | $280.39 | $280.40 | $280.40 |
Purchase #2 | $204.49 | 4.294% | $213.2708 | $213.27 | $213.25 | $213.30 |
Purchase #3 | $115.78 | 6.717% | $123.5569 | $123.56 | $123.55 | $123.60 |
Purchase #4 | $228.43 | 7.788% | $246.2201 | $246.22 | $246.20 | $246.20 |
Purchase #5 | $199.71 | 10.191% | $220.0624 | $220.06 | $220.05 | $220.10 |
Purchase #6 | $28.95 | 12.291% | $32.5082 | $32.51 | $32.50 | $32.50 |
Purchase #7 | $36.87 | 5.365% | $38.8481 | $38.85 | $38.85 | $38.80 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,062.83 | $1,154.8575 | $1,154.86 | $1,154.80 | $1,154.90 |