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 | $246.48 | 3.306% | $254.6286 | $254.63 | $254.65 | $254.60 |
Purchase #2 | $229.82 | 9.422% | $251.4736 | $251.47 | $251.45 | $251.50 |
Purchase #3 | $129.50 | 6.485% | $137.8981 | $137.90 | $137.90 | $137.90 |
Purchase #4 | $12.31 | 10.561% | $13.6101 | $13.61 | $13.60 | $13.60 |
Purchase #5 | $248.31 | 12.175% | $278.5417 | $278.54 | $278.55 | $278.50 |
Purchase #6 | $160.49 | 7.538% | $172.5877 | $172.59 | $172.60 | $172.60 |
Purchase #7 | $120.88 | 7.649% | $130.1261 | $130.13 | $130.15 | $130.10 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,147.79 | $1,238.8659 | $1,238.87 | $1,238.90 | $1,238.80 |