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 | $123.72 | 4.203% | $128.92 | $128.92 | $128.90 | $128.90 |
Purchase #2 | $246.82 | 3.789% | $256.172 | $256.17 | $256.15 | $256.20 |
Purchase #3 | $210.29 | 10.730% | $232.8541 | $232.85 | $232.85 | $232.90 |
Purchase #4 | $60.84 | 10.731% | $67.3687 | $67.37 | $67.35 | $67.40 |
Purchase #5 | $221.83 | 11.334% | $246.9722 | $246.97 | $246.95 | $247.00 |
Purchase #6 | $220.68 | 9.287% | $241.1746 | $241.17 | $241.15 | $241.20 |
Purchase #7 | $76.67 | 7.734% | $82.5997 | $82.60 | $82.60 | $82.60 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,160.85 | $1,256.0613 | $1,256.05 | $1,255.95 | $1,256.20 |