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 | $247.88 | 3.135% | $255.651 | $255.65 | $255.65 | $255.70 |
Purchase #2 | $43.58 | 7.150% | $46.696 | $46.70 | $46.70 | $46.70 |
Purchase #3 | $165.87 | 4.695% | $173.6576 | $173.66 | $173.65 | $173.70 |
Purchase #4 | $238.73 | 13.415% | $270.7556 | $270.76 | $270.75 | $270.80 |
Purchase #5 | $10.92 | 12.814% | $12.3193 | $12.32 | $12.30 | $12.30 |
Purchase #6 | $97.78 | 4.108% | $101.7968 | $101.80 | $101.80 | $101.80 |
Purchase #7 | $156.75 | 13.622% | $178.1025 | $178.10 | $178.10 | $178.10 |
7 purchase totals = | $961.51 | $1,038.9788 | $1,038.99 | $1,038.95 | $1,039.10 |