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 | $133.64 | 5.874% | $141.49 | $141.49 | $141.50 | $141.50 |
Purchase #2 | $234.61 | 9.256% | $256.3255 | $256.33 | $256.35 | $256.30 |
Purchase #3 | $237.44 | 10.639% | $262.7012 | $262.70 | $262.70 | $262.70 |
Purchase #4 | $212.82 | 10.267% | $234.6702 | $234.67 | $234.65 | $234.70 |
Purchase #5 | $176.59 | 4.861% | $185.174 | $185.17 | $185.15 | $185.20 |
Purchase #6 | $169.99 | 7.549% | $182.8225 | $182.82 | $182.80 | $182.80 |
Purchase #7 | $37.85 | 7.778% | $40.794 | $40.79 | $40.80 | $40.80 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,202.94 | $1,303.9774 | $1,303.97 | $1,303.95 | $1,304.00 |