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 | $244.58 | 4.389% | $255.3146 | $255.31 | $255.30 | $255.30 |
Purchase #2 | $50.92 | 9.797% | $55.9086 | $55.91 | $55.90 | $55.90 |
Purchase #3 | $241.54 | 5.687% | $255.2764 | $255.28 | $255.30 | $255.30 |
Purchase #4 | $123.25 | 6.708% | $131.5176 | $131.52 | $131.50 | $131.50 |
Purchase #5 | $232.85 | 11.285% | $259.1271 | $259.13 | $259.15 | $259.10 |
Purchase #6 | $149.80 | 11.364% | $166.8233 | $166.82 | $166.80 | $166.80 |
Purchase #7 | $57.89 | 7.525% | $62.2462 | $62.25 | $62.25 | $62.20 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,100.83 | $1,186.2138 | $1,186.22 | $1,186.20 | $1,186.10 |