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 | $207.42 | 13.316% | $235.04 | $235.04 | $235.05 | $235.00 |
Purchase #2 | $36.90 | 5.167% | $38.8066 | $38.81 | $38.80 | $38.80 |
Purchase #3 | $241.38 | 4.481% | $252.1962 | $252.20 | $252.20 | $252.20 |
Purchase #4 | $52.79 | 8.760% | $57.4144 | $57.41 | $57.40 | $57.40 |
Purchase #5 | $177.90 | 12.181% | $199.57 | $199.57 | $199.55 | $199.60 |
Purchase #6 | $215.67 | 7.234% | $231.2716 | $231.27 | $231.25 | $231.30 |
Purchase #7 | $244.68 | 10.228% | $269.7059 | $269.71 | $269.70 | $269.70 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,176.74 | $1,284.0047 | $1,284.01 | $1,283.95 | $1,284.00 |