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 | $249.42 | 4.825% | $261.4545 | $261.45 | $261.45 | $261.50 |
Purchase #2 | $231.54 | 3.185% | $238.9145 | $238.91 | $238.90 | $238.90 |
Purchase #3 | $28.92 | 9.146% | $31.565 | $31.57 | $31.55 | $31.60 |
Purchase #4 | $86.45 | 11.306% | $96.224 | $96.22 | $96.20 | $96.20 |
Purchase #5 | $125.33 | 3.756% | $130.0374 | $130.04 | $130.05 | $130.00 |
Purchase #6 | $228.95 | 13.525% | $259.9155 | $259.92 | $259.90 | $259.90 |
Purchase #7 | $51.55 | 9.211% | $56.2983 | $56.30 | $56.30 | $56.30 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,002.16 | $1,074.4092 | $1,074.41 | $1,074.35 | $1,074.40 |