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 | $246.79 | 3.468% | $255.3487 | $255.35 | $255.35 | $255.30 |
Purchase #2 | $94.45 | 5.310% | $99.4653 | $99.47 | $99.45 | $99.50 |
Purchase #3 | $174.46 | 11.362% | $194.2821 | $194.28 | $194.30 | $194.30 |
Purchase #4 | $136.48 | 7.469% | $146.6737 | $146.67 | $146.65 | $146.70 |
Purchase #5 | $51.57 | 4.651% | $53.9685 | $53.97 | $53.95 | $54.00 |
Purchase #6 | $144.71 | 5.206% | $152.2436 | $152.24 | $152.25 | $152.20 |
Purchase #7 | $242.30 | 4.430% | $253.0339 | $253.03 | $253.05 | $253.00 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,090.76 | $1,155.0158 | $1,155.01 | $1,155.00 | $1,155.00 |