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 | $246.28 | 5.633% | $260.153 | $260.15 | $260.15 | $260.20 |
Purchase #2 | $127.25 | 5.391% | $134.11 | $134.11 | $134.10 | $134.10 |
Purchase #3 | $59.72 | 5.479% | $62.9921 | $62.99 | $63.00 | $63.00 |
Purchase #4 | $228.80 | 4.361% | $238.778 | $238.78 | $238.80 | $238.80 |
Purchase #5 | $7.79 | 8.721% | $8.4694 | $8.47 | $8.45 | $8.50 |
Purchase #6 | $127.89 | 10.411% | $141.2046 | $141.20 | $141.20 | $141.20 |
Purchase #7 | $208.77 | 7.869% | $225.1981 | $225.20 | $225.20 | $225.20 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,006.50 | $1,070.9052 | $1,070.90 | $1,070.90 | $1,071.00 |