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 | $247.76 | 3.308% | $255.9559 | $255.96 | $255.95 | $256.00 |
Purchase #2 | $143.92 | 7.800% | $155.1458 | $155.15 | $155.15 | $155.10 |
Purchase #3 | $163.32 | 13.813% | $185.8794 | $185.88 | $185.90 | $185.90 |
Purchase #4 | $37.72 | 3.260% | $38.9497 | $38.95 | $38.95 | $38.90 |
Purchase #5 | $213.54 | 5.433% | $225.1416 | $225.14 | $225.15 | $225.10 |
Purchase #6 | $70.76 | 11.863% | $79.1543 | $79.15 | $79.15 | $79.20 |
Purchase #7 | $18.37 | 5.537% | $19.3871 | $19.39 | $19.40 | $19.40 |
7 purchase totals = | $895.39 | $959.6138 | $959.62 | $959.65 | $959.60 |