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 | $229.89 | 5.731% | $243.065 | $243.07 | $243.05 | $243.10 |
Purchase #2 | $28.25 | 3.115% | $29.13 | $29.13 | $29.15 | $29.10 |
Purchase #3 | $76.94 | 5.760% | $81.3717 | $81.37 | $81.35 | $81.40 |
Purchase #4 | $49.36 | 9.829% | $54.2116 | $54.21 | $54.20 | $54.20 |
Purchase #5 | $122.72 | 7.258% | $131.627 | $131.63 | $131.65 | $131.60 |
Purchase #6 | $231.33 | 6.115% | $245.4758 | $245.48 | $245.50 | $245.50 |
Purchase #7 | $115.27 | 7.615% | $124.0478 | $124.05 | $124.05 | $124.00 |
7 purchase totals = | $853.76 | $908.9289 | $908.94 | $908.95 | $908.90 |