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 | $246.70 | 4.783% | $258.4997 | $258.50 | $258.50 | $258.50 |
Purchase #2 | $51.60 | 9.395% | $56.4478 | $56.45 | $56.45 | $56.40 |
Purchase #3 | $12.47 | 7.197% | $13.3675 | $13.37 | $13.35 | $13.40 |
Purchase #4 | $178.42 | 4.419% | $186.3044 | $186.30 | $186.30 | $186.30 |
Purchase #5 | $238.68 | 13.508% | $270.9209 | $270.92 | $270.90 | $270.90 |
Purchase #6 | $221.35 | 13.566% | $251.3783 | $251.38 | $251.40 | $251.40 |
Purchase #7 | $37.95 | 9.156% | $41.4247 | $41.42 | $41.40 | $41.40 |
7 purchase totals = | $987.17 | $1,078.3433 | $1,078.34 | $1,078.30 | $1,078.30 |