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 | $227.59 | 3.679% | $235.963 | $235.96 | $235.95 | $236.00 |
Purchase #2 | $130.46 | 13.342% | $147.866 | $147.87 | $147.85 | $147.90 |
Purchase #3 | $214.26 | 12.827% | $241.7431 | $241.74 | $241.75 | $241.70 |
Purchase #4 | $245.46 | 6.113% | $260.465 | $260.47 | $260.45 | $260.50 |
Purchase #5 | $148.48 | 13.717% | $168.847 | $168.85 | $168.85 | $168.80 |
Purchase #6 | $67.83 | 11.529% | $75.6501 | $75.65 | $75.65 | $75.70 |
Purchase #7 | $204.62 | 11.462% | $228.0735 | $228.07 | $228.05 | $228.10 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,238.70 | $1,358.6077 | $1,358.61 | $1,358.55 | $1,358.70 |