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 | $232.42 | 5.515% | $245.238 | $245.24 | $245.25 | $245.20 |
Purchase #2 | $133.70 | 8.175% | $144.63 | $144.63 | $144.65 | $144.60 |
Purchase #3 | $231.68 | 12.359% | $260.3133 | $260.31 | $260.30 | $260.30 |
Purchase #4 | $230.35 | 11.435% | $256.6905 | $256.69 | $256.70 | $256.70 |
Purchase #5 | $124.53 | 11.420% | $138.7513 | $138.75 | $138.75 | $138.80 |
Purchase #6 | $131.84 | 10.803% | $146.0827 | $146.08 | $146.10 | $146.10 |
Purchase #7 | $16.76 | 9.803% | $18.403 | $18.40 | $18.40 | $18.40 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,101.28 | $1,210.1088 | $1,210.10 | $1,210.15 | $1,210.10 |