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 | $240.33 | 12.167% | $269.571 | $269.57 | $269.55 | $269.60 |
Purchase #2 | $137.33 | 6.831% | $146.711 | $146.71 | $146.70 | $146.70 |
Purchase #3 | $87.85 | 7.631% | $94.5538 | $94.55 | $94.55 | $94.60 |
Purchase #4 | $240.33 | 3.353% | $248.3883 | $248.39 | $248.40 | $248.40 |
Purchase #5 | $104.67 | 10.593% | $115.7577 | $115.76 | $115.75 | $115.80 |
Purchase #6 | $104.65 | 9.764% | $114.868 | $114.87 | $114.85 | $114.90 |
Purchase #7 | $117.43 | 11.483% | $130.9145 | $130.91 | $130.90 | $130.90 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,032.59 | $1,120.7643 | $1,120.76 | $1,120.70 | $1,120.90 |