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 | $247.25 | 3.748% | $256.5169 | $256.52 | $256.50 | $256.50 |
Purchase #2 | $38.38 | 10.575% | $42.4387 | $42.44 | $42.45 | $42.40 |
Purchase #3 | $42.82 | 7.335% | $45.9608 | $45.96 | $45.95 | $46.00 |
Purchase #4 | $249.46 | 4.395% | $260.4238 | $260.42 | $260.40 | $260.40 |
Purchase #5 | $188.34 | 11.647% | $210.276 | $210.28 | $210.30 | $210.30 |
Purchase #6 | $78.37 | 12.425% | $88.1075 | $88.11 | $88.10 | $88.10 |
Purchase #7 | $227.78 | 3.553% | $235.873 | $235.87 | $235.85 | $235.90 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,072.40 | $1,139.5967 | $1,139.60 | $1,139.55 | $1,139.60 |