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 | $244.59 | 8.605% | $265.637 | $265.64 | $265.65 | $265.60 |
Purchase #2 | $243.48 | 9.370% | $266.2941 | $266.29 | $266.30 | $266.30 |
Purchase #3 | $36.40 | 5.772% | $38.501 | $38.50 | $38.50 | $38.50 |
Purchase #4 | $217.65 | 7.211% | $233.3447 | $233.34 | $233.35 | $233.30 |
Purchase #5 | $64.99 | 11.528% | $72.482 | $72.48 | $72.50 | $72.50 |
Purchase #6 | $192.76 | 8.310% | $208.7784 | $208.78 | $208.80 | $208.80 |
Purchase #7 | $244.42 | 5.325% | $257.4354 | $257.44 | $257.45 | $257.40 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,244.29 | $1,342.4726 | $1,342.47 | $1,342.55 | $1,342.40 |