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 | $237.96 | 7.798% | $256.5161 | $256.52 | $256.50 | $256.50 |
Purchase #2 | $47.36 | 4.582% | $49.53 | $49.53 | $49.55 | $49.50 |
Purchase #3 | $88.91 | 10.623% | $98.3549 | $98.35 | $98.35 | $98.40 |
Purchase #4 | $231.34 | 5.729% | $244.5935 | $244.59 | $244.60 | $244.60 |
Purchase #5 | $190.61 | 10.304% | $210.2505 | $210.25 | $210.25 | $210.30 |
Purchase #6 | $151.39 | 7.380% | $162.5626 | $162.56 | $162.55 | $162.60 |
Purchase #7 | $235.82 | 9.418% | $258.0295 | $258.03 | $258.05 | $258.00 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,183.39 | $1,279.8371 | $1,279.83 | $1,279.85 | $1,279.90 |