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 | $236.99 | 5.861% | $250.88 | $250.88 | $250.90 | $250.90 |
Purchase #2 | $9.26 | 10.815% | $10.2615 | $10.26 | $10.25 | $10.30 |
Purchase #3 | $175.87 | 10.337% | $194.0497 | $194.05 | $194.05 | $194.00 |
Purchase #4 | $149.37 | 7.722% | $160.9044 | $160.90 | $160.90 | $160.90 |
Purchase #5 | $246.92 | 4.595% | $258.266 | $258.27 | $258.25 | $258.30 |
Purchase #6 | $220.62 | 12.519% | $248.2394 | $248.24 | $248.25 | $248.20 |
Purchase #7 | $17.57 | 9.528% | $19.2441 | $19.24 | $19.25 | $19.20 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,056.60 | $1,141.8451 | $1,141.84 | $1,141.85 | $1,141.80 |