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 | $242.58 | 6.429% | $258.1755 | $258.18 | $258.20 | $258.20 |
Purchase #2 | $69.71 | 12.737% | $78.589 | $78.59 | $78.60 | $78.60 |
Purchase #3 | $73.68 | 9.109% | $80.3915 | $80.39 | $80.40 | $80.40 |
Purchase #4 | $187.85 | 3.538% | $194.4961 | $194.50 | $194.50 | $194.50 |
Purchase #5 | $128.68 | 13.174% | $145.6323 | $145.63 | $145.65 | $145.60 |
Purchase #6 | $172.74 | 13.707% | $196.4175 | $196.42 | $196.40 | $196.40 |
Purchase #7 | $86.81 | 3.498% | $89.8466 | $89.85 | $89.85 | $89.80 |
7 purchase totals = | $962.05 | $1,043.5485 | $1,043.56 | $1,043.60 | $1,043.50 |