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 | $240.26 | 3.673% | $249.0847 | $249.08 | $249.10 | $249.10 |
Purchase #2 | $203.54 | 4.172% | $212.0317 | $212.03 | $212.05 | $212.00 |
Purchase #3 | $115.60 | 8.315% | $125.2121 | $125.21 | $125.20 | $125.20 |
Purchase #4 | $98.50 | 12.252% | $110.5682 | $110.57 | $110.55 | $110.60 |
Purchase #5 | $237.88 | 4.363% | $248.2587 | $248.26 | $248.25 | $248.30 |
Purchase #6 | $153.93 | 3.145% | $158.7711 | $158.77 | $158.75 | $158.80 |
Purchase #7 | $246.70 | 8.516% | $267.709 | $267.71 | $267.70 | $267.70 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,296.41 | $1,371.6355 | $1,371.63 | $1,371.60 | $1,371.70 |