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 | $245.25 | 10.380% | $270.707 | $270.71 | $270.70 | $270.70 |
Purchase #2 | $23.59 | 10.570% | $26.0835 | $26.08 | $26.10 | $26.10 |
Purchase #3 | $137.74 | 7.789% | $148.4686 | $148.47 | $148.45 | $148.50 |
Purchase #4 | $190.50 | 3.268% | $196.7255 | $196.73 | $196.75 | $196.70 |
Purchase #5 | $221.51 | 8.124% | $239.5055 | $239.51 | $239.50 | $239.50 |
Purchase #6 | $146.38 | 7.681% | $157.6234 | $157.62 | $157.60 | $157.60 |
Purchase #7 | $52.26 | 13.419% | $59.2728 | $59.27 | $59.25 | $59.30 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,017.23 | $1,098.3863 | $1,098.39 | $1,098.35 | $1,098.40 |