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 | $235.76 | 8.432% | $255.6393 | $255.64 | $255.65 | $255.60 |
Purchase #2 | $10.53 | 3.403% | $10.8883 | $10.89 | $10.90 | $10.90 |
Purchase #3 | $242.68 | 12.637% | $273.3475 | $273.35 | $273.35 | $273.30 |
Purchase #4 | $45.30 | 7.462% | $48.6803 | $48.68 | $48.70 | $48.70 |
Purchase #5 | $209.99 | 13.234% | $237.7801 | $237.78 | $237.80 | $237.80 |
Purchase #6 | $187.71 | 4.744% | $196.615 | $196.62 | $196.60 | $196.60 |
Purchase #7 | $136.98 | 4.113% | $142.614 | $142.61 | $142.60 | $142.60 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,068.95 | $1,165.5645 | $1,165.57 | $1,165.60 | $1,165.50 |