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 | $42.99 | 12.345% | $48.2971 | $48.30 | $48.30 | $48.30 |
Purchase #2 | $243.94 | 12.542% | $274.535 | $274.54 | $274.55 | $274.50 |
Purchase #3 | $165.93 | 11.588% | $185.158 | $185.16 | $185.15 | $185.20 |
Purchase #4 | $243.68 | 5.251% | $256.4756 | $256.48 | $256.50 | $256.50 |
Purchase #5 | $181.29 | 13.235% | $205.2837 | $205.28 | $205.30 | $205.30 |
Purchase #6 | $151.33 | 11.689% | $169.019 | $169.02 | $169.00 | $169.00 |
Purchase #7 | $109.60 | 7.290% | $117.5898 | $117.59 | $117.60 | $117.60 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,138.76 | $1,256.3582 | $1,256.37 | $1,256.40 | $1,256.40 |