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 | $190.74 | 7.735% | $205.4937 | $205.49 | $205.50 | $205.50 |
Purchase #2 | $141.98 | 12.219% | $159.3285 | $159.33 | $159.35 | $159.30 |
Purchase #3 | $65.55 | 10.493% | $72.4282 | $72.43 | $72.45 | $72.40 |
Purchase #4 | $223.49 | 8.782% | $243.1169 | $243.12 | $243.10 | $243.10 |
Purchase #5 | $82.90 | 6.628% | $88.3946 | $88.39 | $88.40 | $88.40 |
Purchase #6 | $246.97 | 4.658% | $258.4739 | $258.47 | $258.45 | $258.50 |
Purchase #7 | $217.88 | 9.505% | $238.5895 | $238.59 | $238.60 | $238.60 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,169.51 | $1,265.8253 | $1,265.82 | $1,265.85 | $1,265.80 |