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 | $244.86 | 5.680% | $258.768 | $258.77 | $258.75 | $258.80 |
Purchase #2 | $163.62 | 3.319% | $169.0505 | $169.05 | $169.05 | $169.10 |
Purchase #3 | $138.57 | 4.377% | $144.6352 | $144.64 | $144.65 | $144.60 |
Purchase #4 | $78.38 | 13.851% | $89.2364 | $89.24 | $89.25 | $89.20 |
Purchase #5 | $240.44 | 12.664% | $270.8893 | $270.89 | $270.90 | $270.90 |
Purchase #6 | $42.35 | 6.767% | $45.2158 | $45.22 | $45.20 | $45.20 |
Purchase #7 | $201.80 | 10.854% | $223.7034 | $223.70 | $223.70 | $223.70 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,110.02 | $1,201.4986 | $1,201.51 | $1,201.50 | $1,201.50 |