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 | $159.89 | 8.357% | $173.252 | $173.25 | $173.25 | $173.30 |
Purchase #2 | $247.72 | 7.741% | $266.896 | $266.90 | $266.90 | $266.90 |
Purchase #3 | $186.46 | 9.434% | $204.0506 | $204.05 | $204.05 | $204.10 |
Purchase #4 | $229.92 | 3.657% | $238.3282 | $238.33 | $238.35 | $238.30 |
Purchase #5 | $203.69 | 5.284% | $214.453 | $214.45 | $214.45 | $214.50 |
Purchase #6 | $100.56 | 10.129% | $110.7457 | $110.75 | $110.75 | $110.70 |
Purchase #7 | $120.76 | 6.625% | $128.7604 | $128.76 | $128.75 | $128.80 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,249.00 | $1,336.4859 | $1,336.49 | $1,336.50 | $1,336.60 |