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 | $247.36 | 3.521% | $256.0695 | $256.07 | $256.05 | $256.10 |
Purchase #2 | $232.65 | 10.561% | $257.2202 | $257.22 | $257.20 | $257.20 |
Purchase #3 | $39.42 | 11.317% | $43.8812 | $43.88 | $43.90 | $43.90 |
Purchase #4 | $34.98 | 13.455% | $39.6866 | $39.69 | $39.70 | $39.70 |
Purchase #5 | $82.66 | 9.211% | $90.2738 | $90.27 | $90.25 | $90.30 |
Purchase #6 | $16.72 | 4.768% | $17.5172 | $17.52 | $17.50 | $17.50 |
Purchase #7 | $171.60 | 7.550% | $184.5558 | $184.56 | $184.55 | $184.60 |
7 purchase totals = | $825.39 | $889.2043 | $889.21 | $889.15 | $889.30 |