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 | $235.76 | 8.389% | $255.5379 | $255.54 | $255.55 | $255.50 |
Purchase #2 | $10.99 | 3.872% | $11.4155 | $11.42 | $11.40 | $11.40 |
Purchase #3 | $182.49 | 6.802% | $194.903 | $194.90 | $194.90 | $194.90 |
Purchase #4 | $145.81 | 4.650% | $152.5902 | $152.59 | $152.60 | $152.60 |
Purchase #5 | $230.87 | 3.555% | $239.0774 | $239.08 | $239.10 | $239.10 |
Purchase #6 | $61.43 | 3.817% | $63.7748 | $63.77 | $63.75 | $63.80 |
Purchase #7 | $149.59 | 9.361% | $163.5931 | $163.59 | $163.60 | $163.60 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,016.94 | $1,080.8919 | $1,080.89 | $1,080.90 | $1,080.90 |