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 | $240.68 | 7.303% | $258.2569 | $258.26 | $258.25 | $258.30 |
Purchase #2 | $43.55 | 4.518% | $45.5176 | $45.52 | $45.50 | $45.50 |
Purchase #3 | $85.35 | 10.563% | $94.3655 | $94.37 | $94.35 | $94.40 |
Purchase #4 | $202.60 | 5.523% | $213.7896 | $213.79 | $213.80 | $213.80 |
Purchase #5 | $19.85 | 6.569% | $21.1539 | $21.15 | $21.15 | $21.20 |
Purchase #6 | $123.85 | 7.851% | $133.5735 | $133.57 | $133.55 | $133.60 |
Purchase #7 | $242.83 | 3.298% | $250.8385 | $250.84 | $250.85 | $250.80 |
7 purchase totals = | $958.71 | $1,017.4955 | $1,017.50 | $1,017.45 | $1,017.60 |