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 | $235.64 | 8.240% | $255.0567 | $255.06 | $255.05 | $255.10 |
Purchase #2 | $132.69 | 3.709% | $137.6115 | $137.61 | $137.60 | $137.60 |
Purchase #3 | $209.91 | 11.739% | $234.5513 | $234.55 | $234.55 | $234.60 |
Purchase #4 | $217.56 | 9.149% | $237.4646 | $237.46 | $237.45 | $237.50 |
Purchase #5 | $73.75 | 9.629% | $80.8514 | $80.85 | $80.85 | $80.90 |
Purchase #6 | $204.64 | 3.473% | $211.7471 | $211.75 | $211.75 | $211.70 |
Purchase #7 | $80.36 | 12.626% | $90.5063 | $90.51 | $90.50 | $90.50 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,154.55 | $1,247.7889 | $1,247.79 | $1,247.75 | $1,247.90 |