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 | $145.26 | 7.848% | $156.66 | $156.66 | $156.65 | $156.70 |
Purchase #2 | $44.89 | 7.138% | $48.0942 | $48.09 | $48.10 | $48.10 |
Purchase #3 | $247.61 | 3.691% | $256.7493 | $256.75 | $256.75 | $256.70 |
Purchase #4 | $198.73 | 9.570% | $217.7485 | $217.75 | $217.75 | $217.70 |
Purchase #5 | $212.63 | 13.712% | $241.7858 | $241.79 | $241.80 | $241.80 |
Purchase #6 | $235.60 | 9.177% | $257.221 | $257.22 | $257.20 | $257.20 |
Purchase #7 | $112.81 | 3.347% | $116.5858 | $116.59 | $116.60 | $116.60 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,197.53 | $1,294.8446 | $1,294.85 | $1,294.85 | $1,294.80 |