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 | $48.90 | 5.820% | $51.746 | $51.75 | $51.75 | $51.70 |
Purchase #2 | $120.40 | 11.706% | $134.494 | $134.49 | $134.50 | $134.50 |
Purchase #3 | $234.67 | 10.168% | $258.5312 | $258.53 | $258.55 | $258.50 |
Purchase #4 | $123.53 | 9.812% | $135.6508 | $135.65 | $135.65 | $135.70 |
Purchase #5 | $101.64 | 6.714% | $108.4641 | $108.46 | $108.45 | $108.50 |
Purchase #6 | $177.87 | 3.481% | $184.0617 | $184.06 | $184.05 | $184.10 |
Purchase #7 | $122.43 | 9.134% | $133.6128 | $133.61 | $133.60 | $133.60 |
7 purchase totals = | $929.44 | $1,006.5606 | $1,006.55 | $1,006.55 | $1,006.60 |