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 | $9.88 | 3.856% | $10.261 | $10.26 | $10.25 | $10.30 |
Purchase #2 | $239.92 | 13.116% | $271.3879 | $271.39 | $271.40 | $271.40 |
Purchase #3 | $155.69 | 8.229% | $168.5017 | $168.50 | $168.50 | $168.50 |
Purchase #4 | $240.92 | 8.334% | $260.9983 | $261.00 | $261.00 | $261.00 |
Purchase #5 | $232.92 | 3.864% | $241.92 | $241.92 | $241.90 | $241.90 |
Purchase #6 | $137.83 | 3.647% | $142.8567 | $142.86 | $142.85 | $142.90 |
Purchase #7 | $242.70 | 11.504% | $270.6202 | $270.62 | $270.60 | $270.60 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,259.86 | $1,366.5458 | $1,366.55 | $1,366.50 | $1,366.60 |