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 | $247.84 | 4.234% | $258.3335 | $258.33 | $258.35 | $258.30 |
Purchase #2 | $174.80 | 12.365% | $196.414 | $196.41 | $196.40 | $196.40 |
Purchase #3 | $75.34 | 13.859% | $85.7814 | $85.78 | $85.80 | $85.80 |
Purchase #4 | $155.85 | 6.777% | $166.412 | $166.41 | $166.40 | $166.40 |
Purchase #5 | $15.63 | 5.402% | $16.4743 | $16.47 | $16.45 | $16.50 |
Purchase #6 | $161.87 | 8.357% | $175.3975 | $175.40 | $175.40 | $175.40 |
Purchase #7 | $229.88 | 3.833% | $238.6913 | $238.69 | $238.70 | $238.70 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,061.21 | $1,137.5040 | $1,137.49 | $1,137.50 | $1,137.50 |