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 | $239.70 | 4.549% | $250.604 | $250.60 | $250.60 | $250.60 |
Purchase #2 | $248.87 | 3.184% | $256.794 | $256.79 | $256.80 | $256.80 |
Purchase #3 | $88.68 | 13.364% | $100.5312 | $100.53 | $100.55 | $100.50 |
Purchase #4 | $75.37 | 8.335% | $81.6521 | $81.65 | $81.65 | $81.70 |
Purchase #5 | $40.81 | 4.731% | $42.7407 | $42.74 | $42.75 | $42.70 |
Purchase #6 | $42.34 | 11.249% | $47.1028 | $47.10 | $47.10 | $47.10 |
Purchase #7 | $125.35 | 12.105% | $140.5236 | $140.52 | $140.50 | $140.50 |
7 purchase totals = | $861.12 | $919.9484 | $919.93 | $919.95 | $919.90 |