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 | $249.37 | 5.286% | $262.5517 | $262.55 | $262.55 | $262.60 |
Purchase #2 | $169.50 | 3.418% | $175.2935 | $175.29 | $175.30 | $175.30 |
Purchase #3 | $33.95 | 11.188% | $37.7483 | $37.75 | $37.75 | $37.70 |
Purchase #4 | $165.26 | 5.728% | $174.7261 | $174.73 | $174.75 | $174.70 |
Purchase #5 | $65.47 | 11.222% | $72.817 | $72.82 | $72.80 | $72.80 |
Purchase #6 | $183.45 | 7.173% | $196.6089 | $196.61 | $196.60 | $196.60 |
Purchase #7 | $71.30 | 7.221% | $76.4486 | $76.45 | $76.45 | $76.40 |
7 purchase totals = | $938.30 | $996.1941 | $996.20 | $996.20 | $996.10 |