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 | $248.33 | 13.352% | $281.487 | $281.49 | $281.50 | $281.50 |
Purchase #2 | $33.33 | 9.601% | $36.53 | $36.53 | $36.55 | $36.50 |
Purchase #3 | $227.43 | 5.681% | $240.3503 | $240.35 | $240.35 | $240.40 |
Purchase #4 | $194.30 | 12.795% | $219.1607 | $219.16 | $219.15 | $219.20 |
Purchase #5 | $95.89 | 4.125% | $99.8455 | $99.85 | $99.85 | $99.80 |
Purchase #6 | $238.59 | 13.513% | $270.8307 | $270.83 | $270.85 | $270.80 |
Purchase #7 | $40.97 | 10.150% | $45.1285 | $45.13 | $45.15 | $45.10 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,078.84 | $1,193.3327 | $1,193.34 | $1,193.40 | $1,193.30 |