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 | $208.84 | 12.556% | $235.062 | $235.06 | $235.05 | $235.10 |
Purchase #2 | $146.68 | 10.272% | $161.747 | $161.75 | $161.75 | $161.70 |
Purchase #3 | $90.50 | 5.252% | $95.2531 | $95.25 | $95.25 | $95.30 |
Purchase #4 | $184.55 | 9.629% | $202.3203 | $202.32 | $202.30 | $202.30 |
Purchase #5 | $221.28 | 6.405% | $235.453 | $235.45 | $235.45 | $235.50 |
Purchase #6 | $238.56 | 8.204% | $258.1315 | $258.13 | $258.15 | $258.10 |
Purchase #7 | $168.62 | 8.238% | $182.5109 | $182.51 | $182.50 | $182.50 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,259.03 | $1,370.4778 | $1,370.47 | $1,370.45 | $1,370.50 |