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 | $228.61 | 6.232% | $242.857 | $242.86 | $242.85 | $242.90 |
Purchase #2 | $217.81 | 7.598% | $234.3592 | $234.36 | $234.35 | $234.40 |
Purchase #3 | $165.94 | 8.262% | $179.65 | $179.65 | $179.65 | $179.70 |
Purchase #4 | $117.94 | 7.160% | $126.3845 | $126.38 | $126.40 | $126.40 |
Purchase #5 | $35.61 | 8.271% | $38.5553 | $38.56 | $38.55 | $38.60 |
Purchase #6 | $233.63 | 5.661% | $246.8558 | $246.86 | $246.85 | $246.90 |
Purchase #7 | $162.86 | 12.390% | $183.0384 | $183.04 | $183.05 | $183.00 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,162.40 | $1,251.7002 | $1,251.71 | $1,251.70 | $1,251.90 |