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 | $246.93 | 3.465% | $255.4861 | $255.49 | $255.50 | $255.50 |
Purchase #2 | $40.51 | 6.619% | $43.1914 | $43.19 | $43.20 | $43.20 |
Purchase #3 | $94.71 | 7.531% | $101.8426 | $101.84 | $101.85 | $101.80 |
Purchase #4 | $209.77 | 5.751% | $221.8339 | $221.83 | $221.85 | $221.80 |
Purchase #5 | $142.74 | 7.131% | $152.9188 | $152.92 | $152.90 | $152.90 |
Purchase #6 | $142.31 | 3.588% | $147.4161 | $147.42 | $147.40 | $147.40 |
Purchase #7 | $76.62 | 6.153% | $81.3344 | $81.33 | $81.35 | $81.30 |
7 purchase totals = | $953.59 | $1,004.0233 | $1,004.02 | $1,004.05 | $1,003.90 |