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 | $229.95 | 3.823% | $238.741 | $238.74 | $238.75 | $238.70 |
Purchase #2 | $155.93 | 5.397% | $164.3455 | $164.35 | $164.35 | $164.30 |
Purchase #3 | $81.77 | 12.660% | $92.1221 | $92.12 | $92.10 | $92.10 |
Purchase #4 | $153.73 | 5.724% | $162.5295 | $162.53 | $162.55 | $162.50 |
Purchase #5 | $161.44 | 13.267% | $182.8582 | $182.86 | $182.85 | $182.90 |
Purchase #6 | $119.80 | 10.536% | $132.4221 | $132.42 | $132.40 | $132.40 |
Purchase #7 | $245.59 | 13.372% | $278.4303 | $278.43 | $278.45 | $278.40 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,148.21 | $1,251.4487 | $1,251.45 | $1,251.45 | $1,251.30 |