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 | $239.49 | 5.738% | $253.2319 | $253.23 | $253.25 | $253.20 |
Purchase #2 | $10.82 | 11.821% | $12.099 | $12.10 | $12.10 | $12.10 |
Purchase #3 | $70.84 | 9.416% | $77.5103 | $77.51 | $77.50 | $77.50 |
Purchase #4 | $132.90 | 4.494% | $138.8725 | $138.87 | $138.85 | $138.90 |
Purchase #5 | $209.49 | 9.262% | $228.893 | $228.89 | $228.90 | $228.90 |
Purchase #6 | $105.57 | 4.707% | $110.5392 | $110.54 | $110.55 | $110.50 |
Purchase #7 | $242.39 | 12.700% | $273.1735 | $273.17 | $273.15 | $273.20 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,011.50 | $1,094.3194 | $1,094.31 | $1,094.30 | $1,094.30 |