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 | $243.89 | 5.102% | $256.3333 | $256.33 | $256.35 | $256.30 |
Purchase #2 | $212.70 | 9.354% | $232.596 | $232.60 | $232.60 | $232.60 |
Purchase #3 | $59.94 | 4.513% | $62.6451 | $62.65 | $62.65 | $62.60 |
Purchase #4 | $168.73 | 11.150% | $187.5434 | $187.54 | $187.55 | $187.50 |
Purchase #5 | $160.37 | 10.727% | $177.5729 | $177.57 | $177.55 | $177.60 |
Purchase #6 | $204.67 | 13.466% | $232.2309 | $232.23 | $232.25 | $232.20 |
Purchase #7 | $89.55 | 3.481% | $92.6672 | $92.67 | $92.65 | $92.70 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,139.85 | $1,241.5888 | $1,241.59 | $1,241.60 | $1,241.50 |