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 | $249.36 | 12.506% | $280.545 | $280.55 | $280.55 | $280.50 |
Purchase #2 | $206.65 | 4.661% | $216.282 | $216.28 | $216.30 | $216.30 |
Purchase #3 | $173.43 | 3.396% | $179.3197 | $179.32 | $179.30 | $179.30 |
Purchase #4 | $70.72 | 13.204% | $80.0579 | $80.06 | $80.05 | $80.10 |
Purchase #5 | $213.30 | 8.179% | $230.7458 | $230.75 | $230.75 | $230.70 |
Purchase #6 | $142.30 | 6.759% | $151.9181 | $151.92 | $151.90 | $151.90 |
Purchase #7 | $81.49 | 11.218% | $90.6315 | $90.63 | $90.65 | $90.60 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,137.25 | $1,229.5000 | $1,229.51 | $1,229.50 | $1,229.40 |