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 | $247.50 | 4.242% | $257.999 | $258.00 | $258.00 | $258.00 |
Purchase #2 | $137.89 | 3.184% | $142.2804 | $142.28 | $142.30 | $142.30 |
Purchase #3 | $241.49 | 7.396% | $259.3506 | $259.35 | $259.35 | $259.40 |
Purchase #4 | $54.29 | 3.292% | $56.0772 | $56.08 | $56.10 | $56.10 |
Purchase #5 | $84.52 | 5.504% | $89.172 | $89.17 | $89.15 | $89.20 |
Purchase #6 | $61.50 | 6.167% | $65.2927 | $65.29 | $65.30 | $65.30 |
Purchase #7 | $246.73 | 3.641% | $255.7134 | $255.71 | $255.70 | $255.70 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,073.92 | $1,125.8853 | $1,125.88 | $1,125.90 | $1,126.00 |