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 | $244.77 | 5.540% | $258.3303 | $258.33 | $258.35 | $258.30 |
Purchase #2 | $154.26 | 9.226% | $168.492 | $168.49 | $168.50 | $168.50 |
Purchase #3 | $173.59 | 6.842% | $185.467 | $185.47 | $185.45 | $185.50 |
Purchase #4 | $71.75 | 9.871% | $78.8324 | $78.83 | $78.85 | $78.80 |
Purchase #5 | $232.93 | 13.343% | $264.0098 | $264.01 | $264.00 | $264.00 |
Purchase #6 | $227.93 | 8.529% | $247.3701 | $247.37 | $247.35 | $247.40 |
Purchase #7 | $65.44 | 12.659% | $73.724 | $73.72 | $73.70 | $73.70 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,170.67 | $1,276.2256 | $1,276.22 | $1,276.20 | $1,276.20 |