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 | $250.52 | 3.292% | $258.7671 | $258.77 | $258.75 | $258.80 |
Purchase #2 | $180.61 | 7.821% | $194.7355 | $194.74 | $194.75 | $194.70 |
Purchase #3 | $199.81 | 5.566% | $210.9314 | $210.93 | $210.95 | $210.90 |
Purchase #4 | $93.63 | 5.142% | $98.4445 | $98.44 | $98.45 | $98.40 |
Purchase #5 | $242.75 | 8.303% | $262.9055 | $262.91 | $262.90 | $262.90 |
Purchase #6 | $44.87 | 4.731% | $46.9928 | $46.99 | $47.00 | $47.00 |
Purchase #7 | $117.86 | 12.375% | $132.4452 | $132.45 | $132.45 | $132.40 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,130.05 | $1,205.2220 | $1,205.23 | $1,205.25 | $1,205.10 |