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 | $242.57 | 3.664% | $251.4578 | $251.46 | $251.45 | $251.50 |
Purchase #2 | $78.54 | 9.329% | $85.867 | $85.87 | $85.85 | $85.90 |
Purchase #3 | $146.94 | 12.817% | $165.7733 | $165.77 | $165.75 | $165.80 |
Purchase #4 | $32.78 | 12.229% | $36.7887 | $36.79 | $36.80 | $36.80 |
Purchase #5 | $72.62 | 8.560% | $78.8363 | $78.84 | $78.85 | $78.80 |
Purchase #6 | $203.27 | 8.479% | $220.5053 | $220.51 | $220.50 | $220.50 |
Purchase #7 | $180.60 | 12.788% | $203.6951 | $203.70 | $203.70 | $203.70 |
7 purchase totals = | $957.32 | $1,042.9235 | $1,042.94 | $1,042.90 | $1,043.00 |