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 | $177.80 | 10.568% | $196.5899 | $196.59 | $196.60 | $196.60 |
Purchase #2 | $7.59 | 3.729% | $7.873 | $7.87 | $7.85 | $7.90 |
Purchase #3 | $233.40 | 13.102% | $263.9801 | $263.98 | $264.00 | $264.00 |
Purchase #4 | $125.42 | 5.199% | $131.9406 | $131.94 | $131.95 | $131.90 |
Purchase #5 | $230.50 | 13.461% | $261.5276 | $261.53 | $261.55 | $261.50 |
Purchase #6 | $158.90 | 8.668% | $172.6735 | $172.67 | $172.65 | $172.70 |
Purchase #7 | $221.34 | 12.495% | $248.9964 | $249.00 | $249.00 | $249.00 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,154.95 | $1,283.5811 | $1,283.58 | $1,283.60 | $1,283.60 |