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 | $236.40 | 5.816% | $250.149 | $250.15 | $250.15 | $250.10 |
Purchase #2 | $242.83 | 4.763% | $254.396 | $254.40 | $254.40 | $254.40 |
Purchase #3 | $126.47 | 7.652% | $136.1475 | $136.15 | $136.15 | $136.10 |
Purchase #4 | $68.77 | 4.636% | $71.9582 | $71.96 | $71.95 | $72.00 |
Purchase #5 | $119.50 | 4.870% | $125.3197 | $125.32 | $125.30 | $125.30 |
Purchase #6 | $71.61 | 13.709% | $81.427 | $81.43 | $81.45 | $81.40 |
Purchase #7 | $237.41 | 5.364% | $250.1447 | $250.14 | $250.15 | $250.10 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,102.99 | $1,169.5421 | $1,169.55 | $1,169.55 | $1,169.40 |