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 | $239.92 | 6.505% | $255.5268 | $255.53 | $255.55 | $255.50 |
Purchase #2 | $153.33 | 13.547% | $174.1016 | $174.10 | $174.10 | $174.10 |
Purchase #3 | $245.44 | 12.240% | $275.4819 | $275.48 | $275.50 | $275.50 |
Purchase #4 | $103.53 | 4.368% | $108.0522 | $108.05 | $108.05 | $108.10 |
Purchase #5 | $181.42 | 8.192% | $196.2819 | $196.28 | $196.30 | $196.30 |
Purchase #6 | $210.58 | 3.380% | $217.6976 | $217.70 | $217.70 | $217.70 |
Purchase #7 | $153.42 | 8.510% | $166.476 | $166.48 | $166.50 | $166.50 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,287.64 | $1,393.6180 | $1,393.62 | $1,393.70 | $1,393.70 |