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 | $247.37 | 5.455% | $260.864 | $260.86 | $260.85 | $260.90 |
Purchase #2 | $185.62 | 13.533% | $210.74 | $210.74 | $210.75 | $210.70 |
Purchase #3 | $76.95 | 8.352% | $83.3769 | $83.38 | $83.40 | $83.40 |
Purchase #4 | $132.99 | 6.292% | $141.3577 | $141.36 | $141.35 | $141.40 |
Purchase #5 | $228.83 | 5.166% | $240.6514 | $240.65 | $240.65 | $240.70 |
Purchase #6 | $63.90 | 9.546% | $69.9999 | $70.00 | $70.00 | $70.00 |
Purchase #7 | $56.48 | 12.665% | $63.6332 | $63.63 | $63.65 | $63.60 |
7 purchase totals = | $992.14 | $1,070.6231 | $1,070.62 | $1,070.65 | $1,070.70 |