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 | $245.38 | 4.120% | $255.4897 | $255.49 | $255.50 | $255.50 |
Purchase #2 | $48.52 | 7.789% | $52.2992 | $52.30 | $52.30 | $52.30 |
Purchase #3 | $90.90 | 11.471% | $101.3271 | $101.33 | $101.35 | $101.30 |
Purchase #4 | $36.42 | 11.571% | $40.6342 | $40.63 | $40.65 | $40.60 |
Purchase #5 | $79.48 | 8.118% | $85.9322 | $85.93 | $85.95 | $85.90 |
Purchase #6 | $218.26 | 4.382% | $227.8242 | $227.82 | $227.80 | $227.80 |
Purchase #7 | $248.88 | 6.172% | $264.2409 | $264.24 | $264.25 | $264.20 |
7 purchase totals = | $967.84 | $1,027.7475 | $1,027.74 | $1,027.80 | $1,027.60 |