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 | $119.87 | 7.826% | $129.251 | $129.25 | $129.25 | $129.30 |
Purchase #2 | $152.29 | 10.394% | $168.119 | $168.12 | $168.10 | $168.10 |
Purchase #3 | $55.36 | 13.871% | $63.039 | $63.04 | $63.05 | $63.00 |
Purchase #4 | $234.40 | 6.842% | $250.4376 | $250.44 | $250.45 | $250.40 |
Purchase #5 | $41.74 | 4.871% | $43.7732 | $43.77 | $43.75 | $43.80 |
Purchase #6 | $242.87 | 4.787% | $254.4962 | $254.50 | $254.50 | $254.50 |
Purchase #7 | $163.47 | 11.636% | $182.4914 | $182.49 | $182.50 | $182.50 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,010.00 | $1,091.6074 | $1,091.61 | $1,091.60 | $1,091.60 |