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 | $234.39 | 10.269% | $258.4595 | $258.46 | $258.45 | $258.50 |
Purchase #2 | $222.93 | 12.375% | $250.5176 | $250.52 | $250.50 | $250.50 |
Purchase #3 | $167.30 | 4.517% | $174.8569 | $174.86 | $174.85 | $174.90 |
Purchase #4 | $111.97 | 7.801% | $120.7048 | $120.70 | $120.70 | $120.70 |
Purchase #5 | $128.62 | 8.188% | $139.1514 | $139.15 | $139.15 | $139.20 |
Purchase #6 | $79.32 | 5.328% | $83.5462 | $83.55 | $83.55 | $83.50 |
Purchase #7 | $11.71 | 12.547% | $13.1793 | $13.18 | $13.20 | $13.20 |
7 purchase totals = | $956.24 | $1,040.4157 | $1,040.42 | $1,040.40 | $1,040.50 |