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 | $245.90 | 5.849% | $260.2827 | $260.28 | $260.30 | $260.30 |
Purchase #2 | $174.38 | 13.756% | $198.3677 | $198.37 | $198.35 | $198.40 |
Purchase #3 | $89.68 | 13.340% | $101.6433 | $101.64 | $101.65 | $101.60 |
Purchase #4 | $110.67 | 5.431% | $116.6805 | $116.68 | $116.70 | $116.70 |
Purchase #5 | $180.60 | 7.686% | $194.4809 | $194.48 | $194.50 | $194.50 |
Purchase #6 | $233.87 | 7.276% | $250.8864 | $250.89 | $250.90 | $250.90 |
Purchase #7 | $118.90 | 4.781% | $124.5846 | $124.58 | $124.60 | $124.60 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,154.00 | $1,246.9261 | $1,246.92 | $1,247.00 | $1,247.00 |