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 | $245.25 | 4.599% | $256.529 | $256.53 | $256.55 | $256.50 |
Purchase #2 | $213.77 | 4.834% | $224.1036 | $224.10 | $224.10 | $224.10 |
Purchase #3 | $131.58 | 9.757% | $144.4183 | $144.42 | $144.40 | $144.40 |
Purchase #4 | $180.46 | 7.233% | $193.5127 | $193.51 | $193.50 | $193.50 |
Purchase #5 | $234.74 | 13.373% | $266.1318 | $266.13 | $266.15 | $266.10 |
Purchase #6 | $55.43 | 7.715% | $59.7064 | $59.71 | $59.70 | $59.70 |
Purchase #7 | $238.96 | 9.355% | $261.3147 | $261.31 | $261.30 | $261.30 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,300.19 | $1,405.7165 | $1,405.71 | $1,405.70 | $1,405.60 |