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 | $178.90 | 5.550% | $188.829 | $188.83 | $188.85 | $188.80 |
Purchase #2 | $174.73 | 11.373% | $194.602 | $194.60 | $194.60 | $194.60 |
Purchase #3 | $73.43 | 4.276% | $76.5699 | $76.57 | $76.55 | $76.60 |
Purchase #4 | $247.33 | 12.349% | $277.8728 | $277.87 | $277.85 | $277.90 |
Purchase #5 | $65.90 | 13.135% | $74.556 | $74.56 | $74.55 | $74.60 |
Purchase #6 | $242.54 | 6.317% | $257.8613 | $257.86 | $257.85 | $257.90 |
Purchase #7 | $227.74 | 3.701% | $236.1687 | $236.17 | $236.15 | $236.20 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,210.57 | $1,306.4597 | $1,306.46 | $1,306.40 | $1,306.60 |