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 | 3.566% | $255.4973 | $255.50 | $255.50 | $255.50 |
Purchase #2 | $141.43 | 12.142% | $158.6024 | $158.60 | $158.60 | $158.60 |
Purchase #3 | $177.81 | 6.560% | $189.4743 | $189.47 | $189.45 | $189.50 |
Purchase #4 | $99.48 | 13.274% | $112.685 | $112.69 | $112.70 | $112.70 |
Purchase #5 | $214.81 | 10.146% | $236.6046 | $236.60 | $236.60 | $236.60 |
Purchase #6 | $57.40 | 13.723% | $65.277 | $65.28 | $65.30 | $65.30 |
Purchase #7 | $194.29 | 9.302% | $212.3629 | $212.36 | $212.35 | $212.40 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,131.92 | $1,230.5035 | $1,230.50 | $1,230.50 | $1,230.60 |