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 | $39.69 | 12.139% | $44.508 | $44.51 | $44.50 | $44.50 |
Purchase #2 | $235.46 | 6.303% | $250.301 | $250.30 | $250.30 | $250.30 |
Purchase #3 | $169.63 | 5.217% | $178.4796 | $178.48 | $178.50 | $178.50 |
Purchase #4 | $218.78 | 12.172% | $245.4099 | $245.41 | $245.40 | $245.40 |
Purchase #5 | $244.66 | 4.803% | $256.411 | $256.41 | $256.40 | $256.40 |
Purchase #6 | $224.89 | 5.675% | $237.6525 | $237.65 | $237.65 | $237.70 |
Purchase #7 | $15.41 | 3.188% | $15.9013 | $15.90 | $15.90 | $15.90 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,148.52 | $1,228.6633 | $1,228.66 | $1,228.65 | $1,228.70 |