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 | $240.48 | 6.190% | $255.3657 | $255.37 | $255.35 | $255.40 |
Purchase #2 | $170.90 | 4.675% | $178.8896 | $178.89 | $178.90 | $178.90 |
Purchase #3 | $206.93 | 4.735% | $216.7281 | $216.73 | $216.75 | $216.70 |
Purchase #4 | $236.50 | 10.869% | $262.2052 | $262.21 | $262.20 | $262.20 |
Purchase #5 | $120.55 | 6.654% | $128.5714 | $128.57 | $128.55 | $128.60 |
Purchase #6 | $133.88 | 6.529% | $142.621 | $142.62 | $142.60 | $142.60 |
Purchase #7 | $165.48 | 3.648% | $171.5167 | $171.52 | $171.50 | $171.50 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,274.72 | $1,355.8977 | $1,355.91 | $1,355.85 | $1,355.90 |