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 | $201.99 | 3.368% | $208.793 | $208.79 | $208.80 | $208.80 |
Purchase #2 | $247.42 | 9.236% | $270.2717 | $270.27 | $270.25 | $270.30 |
Purchase #3 | $142.94 | 13.784% | $162.6428 | $162.64 | $162.65 | $162.60 |
Purchase #4 | $247.90 | 8.387% | $268.6914 | $268.69 | $268.70 | $268.70 |
Purchase #5 | $146.28 | 6.785% | $156.2051 | $156.21 | $156.20 | $156.20 |
Purchase #6 | $208.50 | 6.186% | $221.3978 | $221.40 | $221.40 | $221.40 |
Purchase #7 | $43.68 | 13.284% | $49.4825 | $49.48 | $49.50 | $49.50 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,238.71 | $1,337.4843 | $1,337.48 | $1,337.50 | $1,337.50 |