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 | $238.90 | 6.737% | $254.9947 | $254.99 | $255.00 | $255.00 |
Purchase #2 | $146.45 | 8.212% | $158.4765 | $158.48 | $158.50 | $158.50 |
Purchase #3 | $205.52 | 9.746% | $225.55 | $225.55 | $225.55 | $225.60 |
Purchase #4 | $22.42 | 9.641% | $24.5815 | $24.58 | $24.60 | $24.60 |
Purchase #5 | $40.59 | 3.705% | $42.0939 | $42.09 | $42.10 | $42.10 |
Purchase #6 | $234.72 | 10.651% | $259.72 | $259.72 | $259.70 | $259.70 |
Purchase #7 | $127.44 | 4.513% | $133.1914 | $133.19 | $133.20 | $133.20 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,016.04 | $1,098.6080 | $1,098.60 | $1,098.65 | $1,098.70 |