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 | $245.77 | 4.353% | $256.4684 | $256.47 | $256.45 | $256.50 |
Purchase #2 | $133.71 | 6.507% | $142.4105 | $142.41 | $142.40 | $142.40 |
Purchase #3 | $82.37 | 6.338% | $87.5906 | $87.59 | $87.60 | $87.60 |
Purchase #4 | $121.87 | 4.550% | $127.4151 | $127.42 | $127.40 | $127.40 |
Purchase #5 | $250.62 | 3.575% | $259.5797 | $259.58 | $259.60 | $259.60 |
Purchase #6 | $6.25 | 8.337% | $6.7711 | $6.77 | $6.75 | $6.80 |
Purchase #7 | $145.95 | 4.856% | $153.0373 | $153.04 | $153.05 | $153.00 |
7 purchase totals = | $986.54 | $1,033.2727 | $1,033.28 | $1,033.25 | $1,033.30 |