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 | $249.64 | 3.411% | $258.1552 | $258.16 | $258.15 | $258.20 |
Purchase #2 | $40.77 | 5.642% | $43.0702 | $43.07 | $43.05 | $43.10 |
Purchase #3 | $196.32 | 6.679% | $209.4322 | $209.43 | $209.45 | $209.40 |
Purchase #4 | $46.82 | 7.846% | $50.4935 | $50.49 | $50.50 | $50.50 |
Purchase #5 | $169.65 | 8.190% | $183.5443 | $183.54 | $183.55 | $183.50 |
Purchase #6 | $244.58 | 7.787% | $263.6254 | $263.63 | $263.65 | $263.60 |
Purchase #7 | $65.29 | 10.549% | $72.1774 | $72.18 | $72.20 | $72.20 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,013.07 | $1,080.4982 | $1,080.50 | $1,080.55 | $1,080.50 |