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 | $240.88 | 10.210% | $265.4738 | $265.47 | $265.45 | $265.50 |
Purchase #2 | $15.52 | 12.732% | $17.496 | $17.50 | $17.50 | $17.50 |
Purchase #3 | $138.58 | 3.763% | $143.7948 | $143.79 | $143.80 | $143.80 |
Purchase #4 | $89.56 | 4.401% | $93.5015 | $93.50 | $93.50 | $93.50 |
Purchase #5 | $182.48 | 6.532% | $194.3996 | $194.40 | $194.40 | $194.40 |
Purchase #6 | $249.52 | 9.560% | $273.3741 | $273.37 | $273.35 | $273.40 |
Purchase #7 | $150.64 | 11.483% | $167.938 | $167.94 | $167.95 | $167.90 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,067.18 | $1,155.9778 | $1,155.97 | $1,155.95 | $1,156.00 |