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 | $242.42 | 5.765% | $256.3955 | $256.40 | $256.40 | $256.40 |
Purchase #2 | $36.67 | 10.387% | $40.4789 | $40.48 | $40.50 | $40.50 |
Purchase #3 | $56.36 | 5.105% | $59.2372 | $59.24 | $59.25 | $59.20 |
Purchase #4 | $157.40 | 9.781% | $172.7953 | $172.80 | $172.80 | $172.80 |
Purchase #5 | $238.53 | 12.201% | $267.633 | $267.63 | $267.65 | $267.60 |
Purchase #6 | $205.87 | 10.842% | $228.1904 | $228.19 | $228.20 | $228.20 |
Purchase #7 | $95.27 | 5.644% | $100.647 | $100.65 | $100.65 | $100.60 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,032.52 | $1,125.3773 | $1,125.39 | $1,125.45 | $1,125.30 |