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 | $244.90 | 6.372% | $260.505 | $260.51 | $260.50 | $260.50 |
Purchase #2 | $122.77 | 7.393% | $131.8464 | $131.85 | $131.85 | $131.80 |
Purchase #3 | $123.84 | 3.439% | $128.0989 | $128.10 | $128.10 | $128.10 |
Purchase #4 | $201.95 | 7.690% | $217.48 | $217.48 | $217.50 | $217.50 |
Purchase #5 | $247.84 | 5.296% | $260.9656 | $260.97 | $260.95 | $261.00 |
Purchase #6 | $32.86 | 8.642% | $35.6998 | $35.70 | $35.70 | $35.70 |
Purchase #7 | $76.34 | 6.156% | $81.0395 | $81.04 | $81.05 | $81.00 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,050.50 | $1,115.6352 | $1,115.65 | $1,115.65 | $1,115.60 |