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 | $218.74 | 9.146% | $238.746 | $238.75 | $238.75 | $238.70 |
Purchase #2 | $239.42 | 4.637% | $250.5219 | $250.52 | $250.50 | $250.50 |
Purchase #3 | $178.97 | 3.567% | $185.3539 | $185.35 | $185.35 | $185.40 |
Purchase #4 | $34.66 | 3.599% | $35.9074 | $35.91 | $35.90 | $35.90 |
Purchase #5 | $186.98 | 4.107% | $194.6593 | $194.66 | $194.65 | $194.70 |
Purchase #6 | $28.58 | 5.455% | $30.139 | $30.14 | $30.15 | $30.10 |
Purchase #7 | $140.31 | 3.628% | $145.4004 | $145.40 | $145.40 | $145.40 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,027.66 | $1,080.7279 | $1,080.73 | $1,080.70 | $1,080.70 |