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 | $231.74 | 12.177% | $259.959 | $259.96 | $259.95 | $260.00 |
Purchase #2 | $248.95 | 8.717% | $270.651 | $270.65 | $270.65 | $270.70 |
Purchase #3 | $29.71 | 10.678% | $32.8824 | $32.88 | $32.90 | $32.90 |
Purchase #4 | $211.97 | 8.137% | $229.218 | $229.22 | $229.20 | $229.20 |
Purchase #5 | $162.99 | 4.273% | $169.9546 | $169.95 | $169.95 | $170.00 |
Purchase #6 | $121.83 | 12.798% | $137.4218 | $137.42 | $137.40 | $137.40 |
Purchase #7 | $131.64 | 10.435% | $145.3766 | $145.38 | $145.40 | $145.40 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,138.83 | $1,245.4634 | $1,245.46 | $1,245.45 | $1,245.60 |