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 | $246.86 | 13.295% | $279.68 | $279.68 | $279.70 | $279.70 |
Purchase #2 | $143.54 | 4.242% | $149.629 | $149.63 | $149.65 | $149.60 |
Purchase #3 | $65.92 | 6.853% | $70.4375 | $70.44 | $70.45 | $70.40 |
Purchase #4 | $129.35 | 5.411% | $136.3491 | $136.35 | $136.35 | $136.30 |
Purchase #5 | $123.79 | 3.660% | $128.3207 | $128.32 | $128.30 | $128.30 |
Purchase #6 | $159.57 | 10.615% | $176.5084 | $176.51 | $176.50 | $176.50 |
Purchase #7 | $106.25 | 12.533% | $119.5663 | $119.57 | $119.55 | $119.60 |
7 purchase totals = | $975.28 | $1,060.4910 | $1,060.50 | $1,060.50 | $1,060.40 |