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 | $236.48 | 5.658% | $249.86 | $249.86 | $249.85 | $249.90 |
Purchase #2 | $71.52 | 5.488% | $75.445 | $75.45 | $75.45 | $75.40 |
Purchase #3 | $146.69 | 6.191% | $155.7716 | $155.77 | $155.75 | $155.80 |
Purchase #4 | $246.88 | 12.838% | $278.5745 | $278.57 | $278.55 | $278.60 |
Purchase #5 | $95.79 | 6.473% | $101.9905 | $101.99 | $102.00 | $102.00 |
Purchase #6 | $75.70 | 5.694% | $80.0104 | $80.01 | $80.00 | $80.00 |
Purchase #7 | $231.80 | 13.687% | $263.5265 | $263.53 | $263.55 | $263.50 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,104.86 | $1,205.1785 | $1,205.18 | $1,205.15 | $1,205.20 |