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 | $243.44 | 5.755% | $257.45 | $257.45 | $257.45 | $257.50 |
Purchase #2 | $183.38 | 11.727% | $204.885 | $204.89 | $204.90 | $204.90 |
Purchase #3 | $68.85 | 10.177% | $75.8569 | $75.86 | $75.85 | $75.90 |
Purchase #4 | $54.95 | 4.532% | $57.4403 | $57.44 | $57.45 | $57.40 |
Purchase #5 | $51.32 | 9.658% | $56.2765 | $56.28 | $56.30 | $56.30 |
Purchase #6 | $150.94 | 4.660% | $157.9738 | $157.97 | $157.95 | $158.00 |
Purchase #7 | $113.86 | 3.595% | $117.9533 | $117.95 | $117.95 | $118.00 |
7 purchase totals = | $866.74 | $927.8358 | $927.84 | $927.85 | $928.00 |