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 | $247.89 | 3.529% | $256.638 | $256.64 | $256.65 | $256.60 |
Purchase #2 | $82.39 | 5.765% | $87.1398 | $87.14 | $87.15 | $87.10 |
Purchase #3 | $88.26 | 3.633% | $91.4665 | $91.47 | $91.45 | $91.50 |
Purchase #4 | $240.47 | 7.819% | $259.2723 | $259.27 | $259.25 | $259.30 |
Purchase #5 | $174.70 | 4.430% | $182.4392 | $182.44 | $182.45 | $182.40 |
Purchase #6 | $37.60 | 13.859% | $42.811 | $42.81 | $42.80 | $42.80 |
Purchase #7 | $222.63 | 3.648% | $230.7515 | $230.75 | $230.75 | $230.80 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,093.94 | $1,150.5183 | $1,150.52 | $1,150.50 | $1,150.50 |