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 | $247.74 | 3.490% | $256.3861 | $256.39 | $256.40 | $256.40 |
Purchase #2 | $187.48 | 6.744% | $200.1237 | $200.12 | $200.10 | $200.10 |
Purchase #3 | $140.29 | 7.269% | $150.4877 | $150.49 | $150.50 | $150.50 |
Purchase #4 | $13.73 | 12.541% | $15.4519 | $15.45 | $15.45 | $15.50 |
Purchase #5 | $22.62 | 6.787% | $24.1552 | $24.16 | $24.15 | $24.20 |
Purchase #6 | $96.49 | 3.807% | $100.1634 | $100.16 | $100.15 | $100.20 |
Purchase #7 | $34.72 | 10.684% | $38.4295 | $38.43 | $38.45 | $38.40 |
7 purchase totals = | $743.07 | $785.1975 | $785.20 | $785.20 | $785.30 |