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 | $245.25 | 5.562% | $258.8908 | $258.89 | $258.90 | $258.90 |
Purchase #2 | $34.97 | 13.796% | $39.7945 | $39.79 | $39.80 | $39.80 |
Purchase #3 | $40.27 | 12.322% | $45.2321 | $45.23 | $45.25 | $45.20 |
Purchase #4 | $160.56 | 7.704% | $172.9295 | $172.93 | $172.95 | $172.90 |
Purchase #5 | $224.26 | 11.197% | $249.3704 | $249.37 | $249.35 | $249.40 |
Purchase #6 | $120.81 | 11.315% | $134.4797 | $134.48 | $134.50 | $134.50 |
Purchase #7 | $238.38 | 3.301% | $246.2489 | $246.25 | $246.25 | $246.20 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,064.50 | $1,146.9459 | $1,146.94 | $1,147.00 | $1,146.90 |