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 | $249.94 | 5.863% | $264.594 | $264.59 | $264.60 | $264.60 |
Purchase #2 | $140.47 | 6.852% | $150.095 | $150.10 | $150.10 | $150.10 |
Purchase #3 | $29.54 | 4.106% | $30.7529 | $30.75 | $30.75 | $30.80 |
Purchase #4 | $232.74 | 9.786% | $255.5159 | $255.52 | $255.50 | $255.50 |
Purchase #5 | $245.93 | 10.128% | $270.8378 | $270.84 | $270.85 | $270.80 |
Purchase #6 | $203.65 | 12.265% | $228.6277 | $228.63 | $228.65 | $228.60 |
Purchase #7 | $54.79 | 8.798% | $59.6104 | $59.61 | $59.60 | $59.60 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,157.06 | $1,260.0337 | $1,260.04 | $1,260.05 | $1,260.00 |