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 | $244.27 | 5.401% | $257.463 | $257.46 | $257.45 | $257.50 |
Purchase #2 | $172.56 | 12.589% | $194.2836 | $194.28 | $194.30 | $194.30 |
Purchase #3 | $171.31 | 12.170% | $192.1584 | $192.16 | $192.15 | $192.20 |
Purchase #4 | $135.85 | 5.705% | $143.6002 | $143.60 | $143.60 | $143.60 |
Purchase #5 | $223.35 | 12.366% | $250.9695 | $250.97 | $250.95 | $251.00 |
Purchase #6 | $220.75 | 5.832% | $233.6241 | $233.62 | $233.60 | $233.60 |
Purchase #7 | $23.60 | 11.631% | $26.3449 | $26.34 | $26.35 | $26.30 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,191.69 | $1,298.4437 | $1,298.43 | $1,298.40 | $1,298.50 |