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 | $249.46 | 3.494% | $258.1761 | $258.18 | $258.20 | $258.20 |
Purchase #2 | $121.93 | 3.423% | $126.1037 | $126.10 | $126.10 | $126.10 |
Purchase #3 | $19.85 | 7.795% | $21.3973 | $21.40 | $21.40 | $21.40 |
Purchase #4 | $190.86 | 3.118% | $196.811 | $196.81 | $196.80 | $196.80 |
Purchase #5 | $146.67 | 12.852% | $165.52 | $165.52 | $165.50 | $165.50 |
Purchase #6 | $242.71 | 5.579% | $256.2508 | $256.25 | $256.25 | $256.30 |
Purchase #7 | $206.98 | 7.573% | $222.6546 | $222.65 | $222.65 | $222.70 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,178.46 | $1,246.9135 | $1,246.91 | $1,246.90 | $1,247.00 |