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 | $118.63 | 5.690% | $125.38 | $125.38 | $125.40 | $125.40 |
Purchase #2 | $224.36 | 6.527% | $239.004 | $239.00 | $239.00 | $239.00 |
Purchase #3 | $238.72 | 10.657% | $264.1604 | $264.16 | $264.15 | $264.20 |
Purchase #4 | $39.44 | 7.612% | $42.4422 | $42.44 | $42.45 | $42.40 |
Purchase #5 | $172.97 | 11.337% | $192.5796 | $192.58 | $192.60 | $192.60 |
Purchase #6 | $218.69 | 7.451% | $234.9846 | $234.98 | $235.00 | $235.00 |
Purchase #7 | $217.71 | 8.356% | $235.9018 | $235.90 | $235.90 | $235.90 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,230.52 | $1,334.4526 | $1,334.44 | $1,334.50 | $1,334.50 |