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 | $95.47 | 3.204% | $98.5289 | $98.53 | $98.55 | $98.50 |
Purchase #2 | $49.54 | 5.173% | $52.1027 | $52.10 | $52.10 | $52.10 |
Purchase #3 | $247.52 | 4.548% | $258.7772 | $258.78 | $258.80 | $258.80 |
Purchase #4 | $242.89 | 13.539% | $275.7749 | $275.77 | $275.75 | $275.80 |
Purchase #5 | $218.57 | 10.498% | $241.5155 | $241.52 | $241.50 | $241.50 |
Purchase #6 | $233.83 | 9.584% | $256.2403 | $256.24 | $256.25 | $256.20 |
Purchase #7 | $162.92 | 8.118% | $176.1458 | $176.15 | $176.15 | $176.10 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,250.74 | $1,359.0853 | $1,359.09 | $1,359.10 | $1,359.00 |