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 | $236.63 | 3.609% | $245.17 | $245.17 | $245.15 | $245.20 |
Purchase #2 | $235.77 | 8.600% | $256.0462 | $256.05 | $256.05 | $256.00 |
Purchase #3 | $122.36 | 13.838% | $139.2922 | $139.29 | $139.30 | $139.30 |
Purchase #4 | $113.29 | 11.844% | $126.7081 | $126.71 | $126.70 | $126.70 |
Purchase #5 | $57.76 | 3.542% | $59.8059 | $59.81 | $59.80 | $59.80 |
Purchase #6 | $44.73 | 6.841% | $47.79 | $47.79 | $47.80 | $47.80 |
Purchase #7 | $166.78 | 4.844% | $174.8588 | $174.86 | $174.85 | $174.90 |
7 purchase totals = | $977.32 | $1,049.6712 | $1,049.68 | $1,049.65 | $1,049.70 |