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 | $249.74 | 3.865% | $259.3925 | $259.39 | $259.40 | $259.40 |
Purchase #2 | $175.37 | 12.275% | $196.8967 | $196.90 | $196.90 | $196.90 |
Purchase #3 | $215.93 | 10.238% | $238.0369 | $238.04 | $238.05 | $238.00 |
Purchase #4 | $34.40 | 11.186% | $38.248 | $38.25 | $38.25 | $38.20 |
Purchase #5 | $198.26 | 10.724% | $219.5214 | $219.52 | $219.50 | $219.50 |
Purchase #6 | $248.83 | 10.380% | $274.6586 | $274.66 | $274.65 | $274.70 |
Purchase #7 | $152.86 | 3.518% | $158.2376 | $158.24 | $158.25 | $158.20 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,275.39 | $1,384.9917 | $1,385.00 | $1,385.00 | $1,384.90 |