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 | $239.30 | 10.808% | $265.1635 | $265.16 | $265.15 | $265.20 |
Purchase #2 | $130.90 | 7.163% | $140.2764 | $140.28 | $140.30 | $140.30 |
Purchase #3 | $221.44 | 4.595% | $231.6152 | $231.62 | $231.60 | $231.60 |
Purchase #4 | $100.86 | 9.351% | $110.2914 | $110.29 | $110.30 | $110.30 |
Purchase #5 | $240.39 | 7.143% | $257.5611 | $257.56 | $257.55 | $257.60 |
Purchase #6 | $46.72 | 3.829% | $48.5089 | $48.51 | $48.50 | $48.50 |
Purchase #7 | $41.26 | 7.857% | $44.5018 | $44.50 | $44.50 | $44.50 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,020.87 | $1,097.9183 | $1,097.92 | $1,097.90 | $1,098.00 |