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 | $241.71 | 5.730% | $255.56 | $255.56 | $255.55 | $255.60 |
Purchase #2 | $85.68 | 3.734% | $88.8793 | $88.88 | $88.90 | $88.90 |
Purchase #3 | $239.30 | 6.790% | $255.5485 | $255.55 | $255.55 | $255.50 |
Purchase #4 | $131.54 | 10.505% | $145.3583 | $145.36 | $145.35 | $145.40 |
Purchase #5 | $160.72 | 10.807% | $178.089 | $178.09 | $178.10 | $178.10 |
Purchase #6 | $85.58 | 3.493% | $88.5693 | $88.57 | $88.55 | $88.60 |
Purchase #7 | $232.32 | 10.431% | $256.5533 | $256.55 | $256.55 | $256.60 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,176.85 | $1,268.5577 | $1,268.56 | $1,268.55 | $1,268.70 |