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 | $246.75 | 3.850% | $256.2499 | $256.25 | $256.25 | $256.20 |
Purchase #2 | $158.95 | 12.422% | $178.6948 | $178.69 | $178.70 | $178.70 |
Purchase #3 | $90.80 | 6.576% | $96.771 | $96.77 | $96.75 | $96.80 |
Purchase #4 | $94.38 | 9.233% | $103.0941 | $103.09 | $103.10 | $103.10 |
Purchase #5 | $94.96 | 7.326% | $101.9168 | $101.92 | $101.90 | $101.90 |
Purchase #6 | $71.90 | 10.464% | $79.4236 | $79.42 | $79.40 | $79.40 |
Purchase #7 | $235.79 | 12.170% | $264.4856 | $264.49 | $264.50 | $264.50 |
7 purchase totals = | $993.53 | $1,080.6358 | $1,080.63 | $1,080.60 | $1,080.60 |