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 | $229.83 | 3.768% | $238.49 | $238.49 | $238.50 | $238.50 |
Purchase #2 | $76.45 | 3.860% | $79.401 | $79.40 | $79.40 | $79.40 |
Purchase #3 | $38.88 | 7.864% | $41.9375 | $41.94 | $41.95 | $41.90 |
Purchase #4 | $162.77 | 10.133% | $179.2635 | $179.26 | $179.25 | $179.30 |
Purchase #5 | $21.52 | 12.767% | $24.2675 | $24.27 | $24.25 | $24.30 |
Purchase #6 | $223.63 | 9.709% | $245.3422 | $245.34 | $245.35 | $245.30 |
Purchase #7 | $195.43 | 5.712% | $206.593 | $206.59 | $206.60 | $206.60 |
7 purchase totals = | $948.51 | $1,015.2947 | $1,015.29 | $1,015.30 | $1,015.30 |