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 | $240.30 | 6.755% | $256.5323 | $256.53 | $256.55 | $256.50 |
Purchase #2 | $185.89 | 12.800% | $209.6839 | $209.68 | $209.70 | $209.70 |
Purchase #3 | $137.78 | 3.409% | $142.4769 | $142.48 | $142.50 | $142.50 |
Purchase #4 | $51.30 | 12.736% | $57.8336 | $57.83 | $57.85 | $57.80 |
Purchase #5 | $93.57 | 3.149% | $96.5165 | $96.52 | $96.50 | $96.50 |
Purchase #6 | $244.75 | 5.226% | $257.5406 | $257.54 | $257.55 | $257.50 |
Purchase #7 | $213.34 | 9.132% | $232.8222 | $232.82 | $232.80 | $232.80 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,166.93 | $1,253.4060 | $1,253.40 | $1,253.45 | $1,253.30 |