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 | $244.99 | 3.425% | $253.3809 | $253.38 | $253.40 | $253.40 |
Purchase #2 | $73.77 | 9.444% | $80.7368 | $80.74 | $80.75 | $80.70 |
Purchase #3 | $237.66 | 7.131% | $254.6075 | $254.61 | $254.60 | $254.60 |
Purchase #4 | $228.67 | 5.221% | $240.6089 | $240.61 | $240.60 | $240.60 |
Purchase #5 | $41.32 | 10.739% | $45.7574 | $45.76 | $45.75 | $45.80 |
Purchase #6 | $171.36 | 12.485% | $192.7543 | $192.75 | $192.75 | $192.80 |
Purchase #7 | $30.56 | 3.388% | $31.5954 | $31.60 | $31.60 | $31.60 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,028.33 | $1,099.4412 | $1,099.45 | $1,099.45 | $1,099.50 |