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 | $245.75 | 5.410% | $259.0451 | $259.05 | $259.05 | $259.00 |
Purchase #2 | $133.77 | 9.318% | $146.2347 | $146.23 | $146.25 | $146.20 |
Purchase #3 | $49.64 | 13.257% | $56.2208 | $56.22 | $56.20 | $56.20 |
Purchase #4 | $243.87 | 3.656% | $252.7859 | $252.79 | $252.80 | $252.80 |
Purchase #5 | $17.40 | 5.113% | $18.2897 | $18.29 | $18.30 | $18.30 |
Purchase #6 | $77.75 | 9.638% | $85.2435 | $85.24 | $85.25 | $85.20 |
Purchase #7 | $204.50 | 8.215% | $221.2997 | $221.30 | $221.30 | $221.30 |
7 purchase totals = | $972.68 | $1,039.1194 | $1,039.12 | $1,039.15 | $1,039.00 |