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 | $217.58 | 3.569% | $225.3454 | $225.35 | $225.35 | $225.30 |
Purchase #2 | $196.45 | 6.760% | $209.73 | $209.73 | $209.75 | $209.70 |
Purchase #3 | $229.35 | 6.149% | $243.4527 | $243.45 | $243.45 | $243.50 |
Purchase #4 | $217.55 | 11.567% | $242.714 | $242.71 | $242.70 | $242.70 |
Purchase #5 | $147.93 | 6.827% | $158.0292 | $158.03 | $158.05 | $158.00 |
Purchase #6 | $226.61 | 13.153% | $256.416 | $256.42 | $256.40 | $256.40 |
Purchase #7 | $225.52 | 12.142% | $252.9026 | $252.90 | $252.90 | $252.90 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,460.99 | $1,588.5899 | $1,588.59 | $1,588.60 | $1,588.50 |