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 | $250.89 | 3.469% | $259.5934 | $259.59 | $259.60 | $259.60 |
Purchase #2 | $71.58 | 11.196% | $79.5941 | $79.59 | $79.60 | $79.60 |
Purchase #3 | $44.36 | 4.312% | $46.2728 | $46.27 | $46.25 | $46.30 |
Purchase #4 | $246.77 | 4.696% | $258.3583 | $258.36 | $258.35 | $258.40 |
Purchase #5 | $53.75 | 10.292% | $59.282 | $59.28 | $59.30 | $59.30 |
Purchase #6 | $239.87 | 5.434% | $252.9045 | $252.90 | $252.90 | $252.90 |
Purchase #7 | $114.58 | 5.499% | $120.8808 | $120.88 | $120.90 | $120.90 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,021.80 | $1,076.8859 | $1,076.87 | $1,076.90 | $1,077.00 |