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 | $231.97 | 10.125% | $255.457 | $255.46 | $255.45 | $255.50 |
Purchase #2 | $141.31 | 4.253% | $147.3199 | $147.32 | $147.30 | $147.30 |
Purchase #3 | $123.48 | 8.353% | $133.7943 | $133.79 | $133.80 | $133.80 |
Purchase #4 | $163.45 | 11.382% | $182.0539 | $182.05 | $182.05 | $182.10 |
Purchase #5 | $116.49 | 8.739% | $126.6701 | $126.67 | $126.65 | $126.70 |
Purchase #6 | $234.36 | 11.571% | $261.4778 | $261.48 | $261.50 | $261.50 |
Purchase #7 | $122.58 | 7.725% | $132.0493 | $132.05 | $132.05 | $132.00 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,133.64 | $1,238.8223 | $1,238.82 | $1,238.80 | $1,238.90 |