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 | $224.50 | 3.710% | $232.829 | $232.83 | $232.85 | $232.80 |
Purchase #2 | $46.64 | 3.709% | $48.3699 | $48.37 | $48.35 | $48.40 |
Purchase #3 | $152.79 | 10.713% | $169.1584 | $169.16 | $169.15 | $169.20 |
Purchase #4 | $232.74 | 7.648% | $250.54 | $250.54 | $250.55 | $250.50 |
Purchase #5 | $154.92 | 3.512% | $160.3608 | $160.36 | $160.35 | $160.40 |
Purchase #6 | $238.58 | 3.701% | $247.4098 | $247.41 | $247.40 | $247.40 |
Purchase #7 | $140.85 | 3.349% | $145.5671 | $145.57 | $145.55 | $145.60 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,191.02 | $1,254.2350 | $1,254.24 | $1,254.20 | $1,254.30 |