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 | $246.41 | 3.522% | $255.0886 | $255.09 | $255.10 | $255.10 |
Purchase #2 | $162.51 | 3.673% | $168.479 | $168.48 | $168.50 | $168.50 |
Purchase #3 | $144.48 | 5.260% | $152.0796 | $152.08 | $152.10 | $152.10 |
Purchase #4 | $37.72 | 7.270% | $40.4622 | $40.46 | $40.45 | $40.50 |
Purchase #5 | $191.95 | 4.566% | $200.7144 | $200.71 | $200.70 | $200.70 |
Purchase #6 | $92.60 | 4.383% | $96.6587 | $96.66 | $96.65 | $96.70 |
Purchase #7 | $167.91 | 10.281% | $185.1728 | $185.17 | $185.15 | $185.20 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,043.58 | $1,098.6553 | $1,098.65 | $1,098.65 | $1,098.80 |