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 | $237.75 | 10.400% | $262.476 | $262.48 | $262.50 | $262.50 |
Purchase #2 | $128.73 | 8.726% | $139.963 | $139.96 | $139.95 | $140.00 |
Purchase #3 | $241.97 | 10.807% | $268.1197 | $268.12 | $268.10 | $268.10 |
Purchase #4 | $54.99 | 6.179% | $58.3878 | $58.39 | $58.40 | $58.40 |
Purchase #5 | $27.77 | 5.240% | $29.2251 | $29.23 | $29.25 | $29.20 |
Purchase #6 | $29.98 | 7.252% | $32.1541 | $32.15 | $32.15 | $32.20 |
Purchase #7 | $248.72 | 6.224% | $264.2003 | $264.20 | $264.20 | $264.20 |
7 purchase totals = | $969.91 | $1,054.5260 | $1,054.53 | $1,054.55 | $1,054.60 |