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 | $242.60 | 6.503% | $258.3763 | $258.38 | $258.40 | $258.40 |
Purchase #2 | $160.48 | 5.315% | $169.0095 | $169.01 | $169.00 | $169.00 |
Purchase #3 | $69.28 | 4.740% | $72.5639 | $72.56 | $72.55 | $72.60 |
Purchase #4 | $52.92 | 5.572% | $55.8687 | $55.87 | $55.85 | $55.90 |
Purchase #5 | $176.61 | 13.559% | $200.5565 | $200.56 | $200.55 | $200.60 |
Purchase #6 | $95.35 | 13.236% | $107.9705 | $107.97 | $107.95 | $108.00 |
Purchase #7 | $145.54 | 7.647% | $156.6694 | $156.67 | $156.65 | $156.70 |
7 purchase totals = | $942.78 | $1,021.0148 | $1,021.02 | $1,020.95 | $1,021.20 |