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 | $212.37 | 8.108% | $229.589 | $229.59 | $229.60 | $229.60 |
Purchase #2 | $240.37 | 7.451% | $258.28 | $258.28 | $258.30 | $258.30 |
Purchase #3 | $232.57 | 6.556% | $247.8173 | $247.82 | $247.80 | $247.80 |
Purchase #4 | $80.86 | 11.672% | $90.298 | $90.30 | $90.30 | $90.30 |
Purchase #5 | $250.29 | 11.220% | $278.3725 | $278.37 | $278.35 | $278.40 |
Purchase #6 | $203.57 | 9.119% | $222.1335 | $222.13 | $222.15 | $222.10 |
Purchase #7 | $221.80 | 7.292% | $237.9737 | $237.97 | $237.95 | $238.00 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,441.83 | $1,564.4640 | $1,564.46 | $1,564.45 | $1,564.50 |