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 | $235.99 | 10.356% | $260.4291 | $260.43 | $260.45 | $260.40 |
Purchase #2 | $103.29 | 4.615% | $108.0568 | $108.06 | $108.05 | $108.10 |
Purchase #3 | $58.96 | 7.684% | $63.4905 | $63.49 | $63.50 | $63.50 |
Purchase #4 | $211.84 | 4.748% | $221.8982 | $221.90 | $221.90 | $221.90 |
Purchase #5 | $248.90 | 6.667% | $265.4942 | $265.49 | $265.50 | $265.50 |
Purchase #6 | $115.68 | 12.835% | $130.5275 | $130.53 | $130.55 | $130.50 |
Purchase #7 | $188.39 | 10.663% | $208.478 | $208.48 | $208.50 | $208.50 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,163.05 | $1,258.3743 | $1,258.38 | $1,258.45 | $1,258.40 |