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 | $165.79 | 3.499% | $171.591 | $171.59 | $171.60 | $171.60 |
Purchase #2 | $59.64 | 11.110% | $66.266 | $66.27 | $66.25 | $66.30 |
Purchase #3 | $160.58 | 7.695% | $172.9366 | $172.94 | $172.95 | $172.90 |
Purchase #4 | $195.87 | 9.459% | $214.3973 | $214.40 | $214.40 | $214.40 |
Purchase #5 | $223.77 | 11.656% | $249.8526 | $249.85 | $249.85 | $249.90 |
Purchase #6 | $240.34 | 9.720% | $263.701 | $263.70 | $263.70 | $263.70 |
Purchase #7 | $204.47 | 12.657% | $230.3498 | $230.35 | $230.35 | $230.30 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,250.46 | $1,369.0943 | $1,369.10 | $1,369.10 | $1,369.10 |