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 | $231.90 | 3.727% | $240.5429 | $240.54 | $240.55 | $240.50 |
Purchase #2 | $164.45 | 13.410% | $186.5027 | $186.50 | $186.50 | $186.50 |
Purchase #3 | $28.75 | 13.358% | $32.5904 | $32.59 | $32.60 | $32.60 |
Purchase #4 | $70.83 | 6.296% | $75.2895 | $75.29 | $75.30 | $75.30 |
Purchase #5 | $102.42 | 7.297% | $109.8936 | $109.89 | $109.90 | $109.90 |
Purchase #6 | $144.80 | 7.766% | $156.0452 | $156.05 | $156.05 | $156.00 |
Purchase #7 | $225.85 | 12.405% | $253.8667 | $253.87 | $253.85 | $253.90 |
7 purchase totals = | $969.00 | $1,054.7310 | $1,054.73 | $1,054.75 | $1,054.70 |