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 | $243.29 | 5.238% | $256.0335 | $256.03 | $256.05 | $256.00 |
Purchase #2 | $226.40 | 7.572% | $243.543 | $243.54 | $243.55 | $243.50 |
Purchase #3 | $187.69 | 12.128% | $210.453 | $210.45 | $210.45 | $210.50 |
Purchase #4 | $198.28 | 12.786% | $223.6321 | $223.63 | $223.65 | $223.60 |
Purchase #5 | $245.39 | 11.785% | $274.3092 | $274.31 | $274.30 | $274.30 |
Purchase #6 | $72.43 | 13.146% | $81.9516 | $81.95 | $81.95 | $82.00 |
Purchase #7 | $11.42 | 9.859% | $12.5459 | $12.55 | $12.55 | $12.50 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,184.90 | $1,302.4683 | $1,302.46 | $1,302.50 | $1,302.40 |