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 | $227.70 | 3.278% | $235.164 | $235.16 | $235.15 | $235.20 |
Purchase #2 | $197.38 | 3.581% | $204.4482 | $204.45 | $204.45 | $204.40 |
Purchase #3 | $234.31 | 13.321% | $265.5224 | $265.52 | $265.50 | $265.50 |
Purchase #4 | $138.71 | 10.497% | $153.2704 | $153.27 | $153.25 | $153.30 |
Purchase #5 | $233.35 | 10.405% | $257.6301 | $257.63 | $257.65 | $257.60 |
Purchase #6 | $113.56 | 4.754% | $118.9586 | $118.96 | $118.95 | $119.00 |
Purchase #7 | $42.25 | 6.639% | $45.055 | $45.06 | $45.05 | $45.10 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,187.26 | $1,280.0487 | $1,280.05 | $1,280.00 | $1,280.10 |