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 | $246.58 | 3.536% | $255.2991 | $255.30 | $255.30 | $255.30 |
Purchase #2 | $28.29 | 11.494% | $31.5417 | $31.54 | $31.55 | $31.50 |
Purchase #3 | $235.67 | 10.549% | $260.5308 | $260.53 | $260.55 | $260.50 |
Purchase #4 | $168.41 | 9.495% | $184.4005 | $184.40 | $184.40 | $184.40 |
Purchase #5 | $17.32 | 12.195% | $19.4322 | $19.43 | $19.45 | $19.40 |
Purchase #6 | $73.60 | 6.565% | $78.4318 | $78.43 | $78.45 | $78.40 |
Purchase #7 | $248.81 | 8.435% | $269.7971 | $269.80 | $269.80 | $269.80 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,018.68 | $1,099.4332 | $1,099.43 | $1,099.50 | $1,099.30 |