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 | $172.76 | 4.332% | $180.244 | $180.24 | $180.25 | $180.20 |
Purchase #2 | $137.47 | 9.586% | $150.6479 | $150.65 | $150.65 | $150.60 |
Purchase #3 | $221.76 | 10.733% | $245.5615 | $245.56 | $245.55 | $245.60 |
Purchase #4 | $205.87 | 5.438% | $217.0652 | $217.07 | $217.05 | $217.10 |
Purchase #5 | $150.74 | 5.368% | $158.8317 | $158.83 | $158.85 | $158.80 |
Purchase #6 | $37.41 | 3.229% | $38.618 | $38.62 | $38.60 | $38.60 |
Purchase #7 | $242.70 | 10.643% | $268.5306 | $268.53 | $268.55 | $268.50 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,168.71 | $1,259.4989 | $1,259.50 | $1,259.50 | $1,259.40 |