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 | $241.26 | 9.857% | $265.041 | $265.04 | $265.05 | $265.00 |
Purchase #2 | $66.29 | 4.171% | $69.055 | $69.06 | $69.05 | $69.10 |
Purchase #3 | $81.42 | 6.706% | $86.88 | $86.88 | $86.90 | $86.90 |
Purchase #4 | $218.37 | 5.390% | $230.1401 | $230.14 | $230.15 | $230.10 |
Purchase #5 | $176.54 | 13.158% | $199.7691 | $199.77 | $199.75 | $199.80 |
Purchase #6 | $157.27 | 5.772% | $166.3476 | $166.35 | $166.35 | $166.30 |
Purchase #7 | $223.33 | 10.185% | $246.0762 | $246.08 | $246.10 | $246.10 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,164.48 | $1,263.3090 | $1,263.32 | $1,263.35 | $1,263.30 |