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 | $238.78 | 3.262% | $246.569 | $246.57 | $246.55 | $246.60 |
Purchase #2 | $184.99 | 10.732% | $204.8431 | $204.84 | $204.85 | $204.80 |
Purchase #3 | $169.83 | 11.731% | $189.7528 | $189.75 | $189.75 | $189.80 |
Purchase #4 | $47.58 | 10.275% | $52.4688 | $52.47 | $52.45 | $52.50 |
Purchase #5 | $70.45 | 4.575% | $73.6731 | $73.67 | $73.65 | $73.70 |
Purchase #6 | $38.49 | 8.579% | $41.7921 | $41.79 | $41.80 | $41.80 |
Purchase #7 | $249.77 | 7.872% | $269.4319 | $269.43 | $269.45 | $269.40 |
7 purchase totals = | $999.89 | $1,078.5308 | $1,078.52 | $1,078.50 | $1,078.60 |