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 | $244.73 | 5.769% | $258.8485 | $258.85 | $258.85 | $258.80 |
Purchase #2 | $41.72 | 11.304% | $46.436 | $46.44 | $46.45 | $46.40 |
Purchase #3 | $76.40 | 12.472% | $85.9286 | $85.93 | $85.95 | $85.90 |
Purchase #4 | $111.89 | 11.368% | $124.6097 | $124.61 | $124.60 | $124.60 |
Purchase #5 | $128.90 | 7.434% | $138.4824 | $138.48 | $138.50 | $138.50 |
Purchase #6 | $174.84 | 13.357% | $198.1934 | $198.19 | $198.20 | $198.20 |
Purchase #7 | $230.30 | 10.365% | $254.1706 | $254.17 | $254.15 | $254.20 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,008.78 | $1,106.6692 | $1,106.67 | $1,106.70 | $1,106.60 |