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 | $135.45 | 4.175% | $141.105 | $141.11 | $141.10 | $141.10 |
Purchase #2 | $249.65 | 8.850% | $271.744 | $271.74 | $271.75 | $271.70 |
Purchase #3 | $232.92 | 3.777% | $241.7174 | $241.72 | $241.70 | $241.70 |
Purchase #4 | $132.29 | 7.395% | $142.0728 | $142.07 | $142.05 | $142.10 |
Purchase #5 | $211.58 | 3.441% | $218.8605 | $218.86 | $218.85 | $218.90 |
Purchase #6 | $174.42 | 6.404% | $185.5899 | $185.59 | $185.60 | $185.60 |
Purchase #7 | $124.96 | 8.420% | $135.4816 | $135.48 | $135.50 | $135.50 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,261.27 | $1,336.5712 | $1,336.57 | $1,336.55 | $1,336.60 |