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 | $242.73 | 11.437% | $270.491 | $270.49 | $270.50 | $270.50 |
Purchase #2 | $153.72 | 3.844% | $159.629 | $159.63 | $159.65 | $159.60 |
Purchase #3 | $83.26 | 9.132% | $90.8633 | $90.86 | $90.85 | $90.90 |
Purchase #4 | $55.47 | 4.259% | $57.8325 | $57.83 | $57.85 | $57.80 |
Purchase #5 | $160.93 | 4.847% | $168.7303 | $168.73 | $168.75 | $168.70 |
Purchase #6 | $107.29 | 13.127% | $121.374 | $121.37 | $121.35 | $121.40 |
Purchase #7 | $213.99 | 3.615% | $221.7257 | $221.73 | $221.75 | $221.70 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,017.39 | $1,090.6458 | $1,090.64 | $1,090.70 | $1,090.60 |