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 | $242.71 | 6.509% | $258.508 | $258.51 | $258.50 | $258.50 |
Purchase #2 | $66.69 | 5.476% | $70.3419 | $70.34 | $70.35 | $70.30 |
Purchase #3 | $148.49 | 9.539% | $162.6545 | $162.65 | $162.65 | $162.70 |
Purchase #4 | $227.60 | 13.555% | $258.4512 | $258.45 | $258.45 | $258.50 |
Purchase #5 | $152.60 | 4.637% | $159.6761 | $159.68 | $159.70 | $159.70 |
Purchase #6 | $126.96 | 13.417% | $143.9942 | $143.99 | $144.00 | $144.00 |
Purchase #7 | $230.65 | 11.228% | $256.5474 | $256.55 | $256.55 | $256.50 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,195.70 | $1,310.1733 | $1,310.17 | $1,310.20 | $1,310.20 |