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 | $242.79 | 5.185% | $255.3787 | $255.38 | $255.40 | $255.40 |
Purchase #2 | $164.57 | 10.786% | $182.3205 | $182.32 | $182.30 | $182.30 |
Purchase #3 | $182.54 | 9.695% | $200.2373 | $200.24 | $200.25 | $200.20 |
Purchase #4 | $51.40 | 3.631% | $53.2663 | $53.27 | $53.25 | $53.30 |
Purchase #5 | $24.39 | 12.458% | $27.4285 | $27.43 | $27.45 | $27.40 |
Purchase #6 | $55.98 | 12.627% | $63.0486 | $63.05 | $63.05 | $63.00 |
Purchase #7 | $153.95 | 5.833% | $162.9299 | $162.93 | $162.95 | $162.90 |
7 purchase totals = | $875.62 | $944.6098 | $944.62 | $944.65 | $944.50 |