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 | $213.51 | 13.575% | $242.494 | $242.49 | $242.50 | $242.50 |
Purchase #2 | $181.42 | 10.382% | $200.255 | $200.26 | $200.25 | $200.30 |
Purchase #3 | $72.62 | 10.493% | $80.24 | $80.24 | $80.25 | $80.20 |
Purchase #4 | $139.56 | 13.304% | $158.1271 | $158.13 | $158.15 | $158.10 |
Purchase #5 | $117.88 | 10.848% | $130.6676 | $130.67 | $130.65 | $130.70 |
Purchase #6 | $93.63 | 5.478% | $98.7591 | $98.76 | $98.75 | $98.80 |
Purchase #7 | $226.92 | 6.564% | $241.815 | $241.82 | $241.80 | $241.80 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,045.54 | $1,152.3578 | $1,152.37 | $1,152.35 | $1,152.40 |