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 | $239.39 | 8.624% | $260.035 | $260.04 | $260.05 | $260.00 |
Purchase #2 | $187.43 | 4.495% | $195.855 | $195.86 | $195.85 | $195.90 |
Purchase #3 | $243.86 | 12.678% | $274.7766 | $274.78 | $274.80 | $274.80 |
Purchase #4 | $218.39 | 8.325% | $236.571 | $236.57 | $236.55 | $236.60 |
Purchase #5 | $179.39 | 8.722% | $195.0364 | $195.04 | $195.05 | $195.00 |
Purchase #6 | $178.34 | 10.728% | $197.4723 | $197.47 | $197.45 | $197.50 |
Purchase #7 | $32.67 | 8.764% | $35.5332 | $35.53 | $35.55 | $35.50 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,279.47 | $1,395.2795 | $1,395.29 | $1,395.30 | $1,395.30 |