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 | $241.98 | 5.493% | $255.272 | $255.27 | $255.25 | $255.30 |
Purchase #2 | $174.49 | 3.140% | $179.969 | $179.97 | $179.95 | $180.00 |
Purchase #3 | $243.44 | 10.357% | $268.6531 | $268.65 | $268.65 | $268.70 |
Purchase #4 | $142.37 | 6.626% | $151.8034 | $151.80 | $151.80 | $151.80 |
Purchase #5 | $192.87 | 11.810% | $215.6479 | $215.65 | $215.65 | $215.60 |
Purchase #6 | $237.78 | 9.866% | $261.2394 | $261.24 | $261.25 | $261.20 |
Purchase #7 | $195.29 | 4.521% | $204.1191 | $204.12 | $204.10 | $204.10 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,428.22 | $1,536.7039 | $1,536.70 | $1,536.65 | $1,536.70 |