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 | $249.71 | 3.794% | $259.184 | $259.18 | $259.20 | $259.20 |
Purchase #2 | $70.88 | 3.630% | $73.4529 | $73.45 | $73.45 | $73.50 |
Purchase #3 | $91.38 | 3.485% | $94.5646 | $94.56 | $94.55 | $94.60 |
Purchase #4 | $195.72 | 4.360% | $204.2534 | $204.25 | $204.25 | $204.30 |
Purchase #5 | $101.66 | 13.560% | $115.4451 | $115.45 | $115.45 | $115.40 |
Purchase #6 | $82.78 | 8.357% | $89.6979 | $89.70 | $89.70 | $89.70 |
Purchase #7 | $225.39 | 10.634% | $249.358 | $249.36 | $249.35 | $249.40 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,017.52 | $1,085.9559 | $1,085.95 | $1,085.95 | $1,086.10 |