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 | $245.45 | 9.428% | $268.591 | $268.59 | $268.60 | $268.60 |
Purchase #2 | $170.70 | 8.570% | $185.329 | $185.33 | $185.35 | $185.30 |
Purchase #3 | $140.43 | 3.553% | $145.4195 | $145.42 | $145.40 | $145.40 |
Purchase #4 | $147.47 | 8.350% | $159.7837 | $159.78 | $159.80 | $159.80 |
Purchase #5 | $183.50 | 3.812% | $190.495 | $190.50 | $190.50 | $190.50 |
Purchase #6 | $210.72 | 8.779% | $229.2191 | $229.22 | $229.20 | $229.20 |
Purchase #7 | $71.48 | 3.117% | $73.708 | $73.71 | $73.70 | $73.70 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,169.75 | $1,252.5453 | $1,252.55 | $1,252.55 | $1,252.50 |