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 | $240.44 | 6.569% | $256.2345 | $256.23 | $256.25 | $256.20 |
Purchase #2 | $98.32 | 3.697% | $101.9549 | $101.95 | $101.95 | $102.00 |
Purchase #3 | $47.55 | 11.431% | $52.9854 | $52.99 | $53.00 | $53.00 |
Purchase #4 | $198.42 | 8.250% | $214.7897 | $214.79 | $214.80 | $214.80 |
Purchase #5 | $149.51 | 4.271% | $155.8956 | $155.90 | $155.90 | $155.90 |
Purchase #6 | $180.36 | 6.154% | $191.4594 | $191.46 | $191.45 | $191.50 |
Purchase #7 | $184.46 | 13.348% | $209.0817 | $209.08 | $209.10 | $209.10 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,099.06 | $1,182.4012 | $1,182.40 | $1,182.45 | $1,182.50 |