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 | $250.64 | 5.793% | $265.1596 | $265.16 | $265.15 | $265.20 |
Purchase #2 | $44.96 | 9.867% | $49.3962 | $49.40 | $49.40 | $49.40 |
Purchase #3 | $175.80 | 3.716% | $182.3327 | $182.33 | $182.35 | $182.30 |
Purchase #4 | $233.67 | 9.349% | $255.5158 | $255.52 | $255.50 | $255.50 |
Purchase #5 | $41.60 | 5.857% | $44.0365 | $44.04 | $44.05 | $44.00 |
Purchase #6 | $94.45 | 4.108% | $98.33 | $98.33 | $98.35 | $98.30 |
Purchase #7 | $133.72 | 10.158% | $147.3033 | $147.30 | $147.30 | $147.30 |
7 purchase totals = | $974.84 | $1,042.0741 | $1,042.08 | $1,042.10 | $1,042.00 |