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 | $249.78 | 6.390% | $265.7409 | $265.74 | $265.75 | $265.70 |
Purchase #2 | $237.37 | 7.336% | $254.7835 | $254.78 | $254.80 | $254.80 |
Purchase #3 | $208.52 | 8.194% | $225.6061 | $225.61 | $225.60 | $225.60 |
Purchase #4 | $48.82 | 13.279% | $55.3028 | $55.30 | $55.30 | $55.30 |
Purchase #5 | $85.47 | 5.510% | $90.1794 | $90.18 | $90.20 | $90.20 |
Purchase #6 | $241.26 | 5.634% | $254.8526 | $254.85 | $254.85 | $254.90 |
Purchase #7 | $134.80 | 6.460% | $143.5081 | $143.51 | $143.50 | $143.50 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,206.02 | $1,289.9734 | $1,289.97 | $1,290.00 | $1,290.00 |