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 | $249.68 | 11.397% | $278.136 | $278.14 | $278.15 | $278.10 |
Purchase #2 | $106.37 | 9.514% | $116.49 | $116.49 | $116.50 | $116.50 |
Purchase #3 | $28.71 | 13.800% | $32.672 | $32.67 | $32.65 | $32.70 |
Purchase #4 | $214.31 | 9.532% | $234.738 | $234.74 | $234.75 | $234.70 |
Purchase #5 | $240.69 | 12.675% | $271.1975 | $271.20 | $271.20 | $271.20 |
Purchase #6 | $164.60 | 7.691% | $177.2594 | $177.26 | $177.25 | $177.30 |
Purchase #7 | $82.75 | 12.330% | $92.9531 | $92.95 | $92.95 | $93.00 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,087.11 | $1,203.4460 | $1,203.45 | $1,203.45 | $1,203.50 |