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 | $122.88 | 5.328% | $129.427 | $129.43 | $129.45 | $129.40 |
Purchase #2 | $177.37 | 12.859% | $200.178 | $200.18 | $200.20 | $200.20 |
Purchase #3 | $172.26 | 10.724% | $190.7332 | $190.73 | $190.75 | $190.70 |
Purchase #4 | $240.44 | 10.458% | $265.5852 | $265.59 | $265.60 | $265.60 |
Purchase #5 | $182.63 | 7.744% | $196.7729 | $196.77 | $196.75 | $196.80 |
Purchase #6 | $94.32 | 3.525% | $97.6448 | $97.64 | $97.65 | $97.60 |
Purchase #7 | $155.48 | 4.249% | $162.0863 | $162.09 | $162.10 | $162.10 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,145.38 | $1,242.4274 | $1,242.43 | $1,242.50 | $1,242.40 |