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 | $239.68 | 10.346% | $264.4773 | $264.48 | $264.50 | $264.50 |
Purchase #2 | $90.57 | 3.143% | $93.4166 | $93.42 | $93.40 | $93.40 |
Purchase #3 | $63.52 | 7.441% | $68.2465 | $68.25 | $68.25 | $68.20 |
Purchase #4 | $103.45 | 11.398% | $115.2412 | $115.24 | $115.25 | $115.20 |
Purchase #5 | $5.47 | 10.374% | $6.0375 | $6.04 | $6.05 | $6.00 |
Purchase #6 | $205.54 | 7.291% | $220.5259 | $220.53 | $220.55 | $220.50 |
Purchase #7 | $246.40 | 13.665% | $280.0706 | $280.07 | $280.05 | $280.10 |
7 purchase totals = | $954.63 | $1,048.0156 | $1,048.03 | $1,048.05 | $1,047.90 |