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 | $236.39 | 5.136% | $248.531 | $248.53 | $248.55 | $248.50 |
Purchase #2 | $95.72 | 9.305% | $104.6267 | $104.63 | $104.65 | $104.60 |
Purchase #3 | $112.96 | 9.644% | $123.8539 | $123.85 | $123.85 | $123.90 |
Purchase #4 | $88.42 | 3.587% | $91.5916 | $91.59 | $91.60 | $91.60 |
Purchase #5 | $229.40 | 6.519% | $244.3546 | $244.35 | $244.35 | $244.40 |
Purchase #6 | $79.74 | 7.643% | $85.8345 | $85.83 | $85.85 | $85.80 |
Purchase #7 | $222.50 | 12.395% | $250.0789 | $250.08 | $250.10 | $250.10 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,065.13 | $1,148.8712 | $1,148.86 | $1,148.95 | $1,148.90 |