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 | $228.67 | 3.617% | $236.941 | $236.94 | $236.95 | $236.90 |
Purchase #2 | $156.37 | 12.590% | $176.057 | $176.06 | $176.05 | $176.10 |
Purchase #3 | $234.28 | 13.868% | $266.77 | $266.77 | $266.75 | $266.80 |
Purchase #4 | $231.26 | 4.147% | $240.8504 | $240.85 | $240.85 | $240.90 |
Purchase #5 | $250.38 | 11.283% | $278.6304 | $278.63 | $278.65 | $278.60 |
Purchase #6 | $234.71 | 7.561% | $252.4564 | $252.46 | $252.45 | $252.50 |
Purchase #7 | $249.71 | 5.118% | $262.4902 | $262.49 | $262.50 | $262.50 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,585.38 | $1,714.1954 | $1,714.20 | $1,714.20 | $1,714.30 |