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 | $241.83 | 4.119% | $251.791 | $251.79 | $251.80 | $251.80 |
Purchase #2 | $136.71 | 6.389% | $145.4444 | $145.44 | $145.45 | $145.40 |
Purchase #3 | $177.89 | 10.680% | $196.8887 | $196.89 | $196.90 | $196.90 |
Purchase #4 | $39.36 | 3.623% | $40.786 | $40.79 | $40.80 | $40.80 |
Purchase #5 | $209.50 | 7.772% | $225.7823 | $225.78 | $225.80 | $225.80 |
Purchase #6 | $45.54 | 11.460% | $50.7589 | $50.76 | $50.75 | $50.80 |
Purchase #7 | $117.65 | 11.457% | $131.1292 | $131.13 | $131.15 | $131.10 |
7 purchase totals = | $968.48 | $1,042.5805 | $1,042.58 | $1,042.65 | $1,042.60 |