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 | $52.59 | 10.799% | $58.2692 | $58.27 | $58.25 | $58.30 |
Purchase #2 | $5.59 | 4.186% | $5.824 | $5.82 | $5.80 | $5.80 |
Purchase #3 | $244.74 | 3.574% | $253.487 | $253.49 | $253.50 | $253.50 |
Purchase #4 | $151.39 | 5.309% | $159.4273 | $159.43 | $159.45 | $159.40 |
Purchase #5 | $190.62 | 5.533% | $201.167 | $201.17 | $201.15 | $201.20 |
Purchase #6 | $240.68 | 3.373% | $248.7981 | $248.80 | $248.80 | $248.80 |
Purchase #7 | $196.90 | 10.289% | $217.159 | $217.16 | $217.15 | $217.20 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,082.51 | $1,144.1316 | $1,144.14 | $1,144.10 | $1,144.20 |