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 | $239.65 | 4.681% | $250.868 | $250.87 | $250.85 | $250.90 |
Purchase #2 | $237.50 | 4.776% | $248.843 | $248.84 | $248.85 | $248.80 |
Purchase #3 | $46.48 | 8.793% | $50.567 | $50.57 | $50.55 | $50.60 |
Purchase #4 | $95.39 | 9.294% | $104.2555 | $104.26 | $104.25 | $104.30 |
Purchase #5 | $135.29 | 7.302% | $145.1689 | $145.17 | $145.15 | $145.20 |
Purchase #6 | $95.32 | 6.725% | $101.7303 | $101.73 | $101.75 | $101.70 |
Purchase #7 | $143.87 | 7.173% | $154.1898 | $154.19 | $154.20 | $154.20 |
7 purchase totals = | $993.50 | $1,055.6225 | $1,055.63 | $1,055.60 | $1,055.70 |