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 | $136.34 | 4.656% | $142.688 | $142.69 | $142.70 | $142.70 |
Purchase #2 | $77.70 | 8.583% | $84.369 | $84.37 | $84.35 | $84.40 |
Purchase #3 | $244.79 | 10.132% | $269.5921 | $269.59 | $269.60 | $269.60 |
Purchase #4 | $120.51 | 13.537% | $136.8234 | $136.82 | $136.80 | $136.80 |
Purchase #5 | $210.60 | 8.623% | $228.76 | $228.76 | $228.75 | $228.80 |
Purchase #6 | $249.72 | 4.800% | $261.7066 | $261.71 | $261.70 | $261.70 |
Purchase #7 | $135.30 | 6.593% | $144.2203 | $144.22 | $144.20 | $144.20 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,174.96 | $1,268.1594 | $1,268.16 | $1,268.10 | $1,268.20 |