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 | $237.59 | 10.532% | $262.613 | $262.61 | $262.60 | $262.60 |
Purchase #2 | $14.55 | 12.444% | $16.3606 | $16.36 | $16.35 | $16.40 |
Purchase #3 | $169.89 | 8.416% | $184.1879 | $184.19 | $184.20 | $184.20 |
Purchase #4 | $124.85 | 13.547% | $141.7634 | $141.76 | $141.75 | $141.80 |
Purchase #5 | $147.84 | 5.119% | $155.4079 | $155.41 | $155.40 | $155.40 |
Purchase #6 | $245.72 | 9.735% | $269.6408 | $269.64 | $269.65 | $269.60 |
Purchase #7 | $194.97 | 8.764% | $212.0572 | $212.06 | $212.05 | $212.10 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,135.41 | $1,242.0308 | $1,242.03 | $1,242.00 | $1,242.10 |