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 | $234.84 | 6.608% | $250.3582 | $250.36 | $250.35 | $250.40 |
Purchase #2 | $29.39 | 4.348% | $30.6679 | $30.67 | $30.65 | $30.70 |
Purchase #3 | $39.93 | 5.582% | $42.1589 | $42.16 | $42.15 | $42.20 |
Purchase #4 | $159.53 | 10.449% | $176.1993 | $176.20 | $176.20 | $176.20 |
Purchase #5 | $232.38 | 6.551% | $247.6032 | $247.60 | $247.60 | $247.60 |
Purchase #6 | $156.39 | 6.772% | $166.9807 | $166.98 | $167.00 | $167.00 |
Purchase #7 | $135.40 | 11.264% | $150.6515 | $150.65 | $150.65 | $150.70 |
7 purchase totals = | $987.86 | $1,064.6197 | $1,064.62 | $1,064.60 | $1,064.80 |