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 | $247.60 | 3.575% | $256.4517 | $256.45 | $256.45 | $256.50 |
Purchase #2 | $183.51 | 9.153% | $200.3067 | $200.31 | $200.30 | $200.30 |
Purchase #3 | $7.65 | 11.238% | $8.5097 | $8.51 | $8.50 | $8.50 |
Purchase #4 | $82.99 | 4.763% | $86.9428 | $86.94 | $86.95 | $86.90 |
Purchase #5 | $33.52 | 11.800% | $37.4754 | $37.48 | $37.50 | $37.50 |
Purchase #6 | $123.85 | 13.296% | $140.3171 | $140.32 | $140.30 | $140.30 |
Purchase #7 | $94.79 | 4.102% | $98.6783 | $98.68 | $98.70 | $98.70 |
7 purchase totals = | $773.91 | $828.6817 | $828.69 | $828.70 | $828.70 |