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 | $229.73 | 3.505% | $237.782 | $237.78 | $237.80 | $237.80 |
Purchase #2 | $156.85 | 11.270% | $174.527 | $174.53 | $174.55 | $174.50 |
Purchase #3 | $218.55 | 12.200% | $245.2131 | $245.21 | $245.20 | $245.20 |
Purchase #4 | $148.70 | 10.415% | $164.1871 | $164.19 | $164.20 | $164.20 |
Purchase #5 | $69.77 | 11.312% | $77.6624 | $77.66 | $77.65 | $77.70 |
Purchase #6 | $100.90 | 13.853% | $114.8777 | $114.88 | $114.90 | $114.90 |
Purchase #7 | $212.75 | 5.196% | $223.8045 | $223.80 | $223.80 | $223.80 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,137.25 | $1,238.0538 | $1,238.05 | $1,238.10 | $1,238.10 |