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 | $125.54 | 3.796% | $130.3055 | $130.31 | $130.30 | $130.30 |
Purchase #2 | $159.37 | 3.303% | $164.634 | $164.63 | $164.65 | $164.60 |
Purchase #3 | $195.83 | 4.163% | $203.9824 | $203.98 | $204.00 | $204.00 |
Purchase #4 | $191.75 | 13.246% | $217.1492 | $217.15 | $217.15 | $217.10 |
Purchase #5 | $74.76 | 13.429% | $84.7995 | $84.80 | $84.80 | $84.80 |
Purchase #6 | $240.32 | 8.349% | $260.3843 | $260.38 | $260.40 | $260.40 |
Purchase #7 | $179.69 | 4.309% | $187.4328 | $187.43 | $187.45 | $187.40 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,167.26 | $1,248.6877 | $1,248.68 | $1,248.75 | $1,248.60 |