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 | $236.50 | 4.696% | $247.606 | $247.61 | $247.60 | $247.60 |
Purchase #2 | $226.63 | 3.545% | $234.664 | $234.66 | $234.65 | $234.70 |
Purchase #3 | $71.71 | 12.663% | $80.7906 | $80.79 | $80.80 | $80.80 |
Purchase #4 | $27.51 | 8.707% | $29.9053 | $29.91 | $29.90 | $29.90 |
Purchase #5 | $52.96 | 6.108% | $56.1948 | $56.19 | $56.20 | $56.20 |
Purchase #6 | $116.53 | 12.356% | $130.9284 | $130.93 | $130.95 | $130.90 |
Purchase #7 | $239.50 | 4.556% | $250.4116 | $250.41 | $250.40 | $250.40 |
7 purchase totals = | $971.34 | $1,030.5007 | $1,030.50 | $1,030.50 | $1,030.50 |