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 | $232.75 | 11.450% | $259.3999 | $259.40 | $259.40 | $259.40 |
Purchase #2 | $31.76 | 6.703% | $33.8889 | $33.89 | $33.90 | $33.90 |
Purchase #3 | $45.74 | 9.153% | $49.9266 | $49.93 | $49.95 | $49.90 |
Purchase #4 | $150.52 | 10.171% | $165.8294 | $165.83 | $165.85 | $165.80 |
Purchase #5 | $235.60 | 5.331% | $248.1598 | $248.16 | $248.15 | $248.20 |
Purchase #6 | $123.80 | 3.667% | $128.3397 | $128.34 | $128.35 | $128.30 |
Purchase #7 | $126.47 | 4.383% | $132.0132 | $132.01 | $132.00 | $132.00 |
7 purchase totals = | $946.64 | $1,017.5575 | $1,017.56 | $1,017.60 | $1,017.50 |