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 | $185.69 | 5.336% | $195.5984 | $195.60 | $195.60 | $195.60 |
Purchase #2 | $247.60 | 13.688% | $281.4915 | $281.49 | $281.50 | $281.50 |
Purchase #3 | $223.43 | 12.307% | $250.9275 | $250.93 | $250.95 | $250.90 |
Purchase #4 | $48.59 | 11.265% | $54.0637 | $54.06 | $54.05 | $54.10 |
Purchase #5 | $64.45 | 9.109% | $70.3208 | $70.32 | $70.30 | $70.30 |
Purchase #6 | $28.41 | 7.528% | $30.5487 | $30.55 | $30.55 | $30.50 |
Purchase #7 | $249.61 | 5.170% | $262.5148 | $262.51 | $262.50 | $262.50 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,047.78 | $1,145.4654 | $1,145.46 | $1,145.45 | $1,145.40 |