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 | $236.87 | 5.175% | $249.128 | $249.13 | $249.15 | $249.10 |
Purchase #2 | $52.59 | 6.575% | $56.0478 | $56.05 | $56.05 | $56.00 |
Purchase #3 | $173.32 | 7.116% | $185.6535 | $185.65 | $185.65 | $185.70 |
Purchase #4 | $77.72 | 9.708% | $85.2651 | $85.27 | $85.25 | $85.30 |
Purchase #5 | $134.50 | 12.245% | $150.9695 | $150.97 | $150.95 | $151.00 |
Purchase #6 | $136.25 | 5.789% | $144.1375 | $144.14 | $144.15 | $144.10 |
Purchase #7 | $244.86 | 10.630% | $270.8886 | $270.89 | $270.90 | $270.90 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,056.11 | $1,142.0900 | $1,142.10 | $1,142.10 | $1,142.10 |