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 | $135.90 | 10.376% | $150.001 | $150.00 | $150.00 | $150.00 |
Purchase #2 | $60.56 | 7.637% | $65.185 | $65.19 | $65.20 | $65.20 |
Purchase #3 | $248.30 | 5.126% | $261.0279 | $261.03 | $261.05 | $261.00 |
Purchase #4 | $220.61 | 12.507% | $248.2017 | $248.20 | $248.20 | $248.20 |
Purchase #5 | $233.76 | 6.343% | $248.5874 | $248.59 | $248.60 | $248.60 |
Purchase #6 | $155.30 | 3.282% | $160.3969 | $160.40 | $160.40 | $160.40 |
Purchase #7 | $187.50 | 11.498% | $209.0588 | $209.06 | $209.05 | $209.10 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,241.93 | $1,342.4587 | $1,342.47 | $1,342.50 | $1,342.50 |