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 | $247.40 | 7.197% | $265.2054 | $265.21 | $265.20 | $265.20 |
Purchase #2 | $17.68 | 4.114% | $18.4074 | $18.41 | $18.40 | $18.40 |
Purchase #3 | $29.52 | 10.200% | $32.531 | $32.53 | $32.55 | $32.50 |
Purchase #4 | $46.46 | 4.498% | $48.5498 | $48.55 | $48.55 | $48.50 |
Purchase #5 | $37.92 | 10.171% | $41.7768 | $41.78 | $41.80 | $41.80 |
Purchase #6 | $18.66 | 13.534% | $21.1854 | $21.19 | $21.20 | $21.20 |
Purchase #7 | $223.88 | 7.450% | $240.5591 | $240.56 | $240.55 | $240.60 |
7 purchase totals = | $621.52 | $668.2149 | $668.23 | $668.25 | $668.20 |