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 | $214.65 | 3.713% | $222.62 | $222.62 | $222.60 | $222.60 |
Purchase #2 | $216.80 | 10.864% | $240.3532 | $240.35 | $240.35 | $240.40 |
Purchase #3 | $245.96 | 8.224% | $266.1878 | $266.19 | $266.20 | $266.20 |
Purchase #4 | $68.56 | 6.276% | $72.8628 | $72.86 | $72.85 | $72.90 |
Purchase #5 | $24.88 | 5.639% | $26.283 | $26.28 | $26.30 | $26.30 |
Purchase #6 | $228.63 | 3.556% | $236.7601 | $236.76 | $236.75 | $236.80 |
Purchase #7 | $79.32 | 6.813% | $84.7241 | $84.72 | $84.70 | $84.70 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,078.80 | $1,149.7910 | $1,149.78 | $1,149.75 | $1,149.90 |