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 | $241.34 | 5.684% | $255.0578 | $255.06 | $255.05 | $255.10 |
Purchase #2 | $227.73 | 4.561% | $238.1168 | $238.12 | $238.10 | $238.10 |
Purchase #3 | $228.48 | 12.559% | $257.1748 | $257.17 | $257.15 | $257.20 |
Purchase #4 | $159.84 | 5.421% | $168.5049 | $168.50 | $168.50 | $168.50 |
Purchase #5 | $158.92 | 13.590% | $180.5172 | $180.52 | $180.50 | $180.50 |
Purchase #6 | $25.99 | 9.557% | $28.4739 | $28.47 | $28.45 | $28.50 |
Purchase #7 | $248.36 | 3.389% | $256.7769 | $256.78 | $256.80 | $256.80 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,290.66 | $1,384.6223 | $1,384.62 | $1,384.55 | $1,384.70 |