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 | $248.68 | 3.330% | $256.961 | $256.96 | $256.95 | $257.00 |
Purchase #2 | $75.49 | 10.307% | $83.2708 | $83.27 | $83.25 | $83.30 |
Purchase #3 | $137.50 | 3.396% | $142.1695 | $142.17 | $142.15 | $142.20 |
Purchase #4 | $175.95 | 11.524% | $196.2265 | $196.23 | $196.25 | $196.20 |
Purchase #5 | $10.30 | 3.526% | $10.6632 | $10.66 | $10.65 | $10.70 |
Purchase #6 | $247.76 | 6.800% | $264.6077 | $264.61 | $264.60 | $264.60 |
Purchase #7 | $46.50 | 13.692% | $52.8668 | $52.87 | $52.85 | $52.90 |
7 purchase totals = | $942.18 | $1,006.7655 | $1,006.77 | $1,006.70 | $1,006.90 |