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 | $245.59 | 10.601% | $271.625 | $271.63 | $271.65 | $271.60 |
Purchase #2 | $185.81 | 5.821% | $196.626 | $196.63 | $196.65 | $196.60 |
Purchase #3 | $163.84 | 3.752% | $169.9873 | $169.99 | $170.00 | $170.00 |
Purchase #4 | $132.32 | 4.606% | $138.4147 | $138.41 | $138.40 | $138.40 |
Purchase #5 | $216.46 | 8.526% | $234.9154 | $234.92 | $234.90 | $234.90 |
Purchase #6 | $89.49 | 10.461% | $98.8515 | $98.85 | $98.85 | $98.90 |
Purchase #7 | $203.99 | 6.290% | $216.821 | $216.82 | $216.80 | $216.80 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,237.50 | $1,327.2409 | $1,327.25 | $1,327.25 | $1,327.20 |