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 | $238.84 | 6.806% | $255.0955 | $255.10 | $255.10 | $255.10 |
Purchase #2 | $118.98 | 10.332% | $131.273 | $131.27 | $131.25 | $131.30 |
Purchase #3 | $36.94 | 13.635% | $41.9768 | $41.98 | $42.00 | $42.00 |
Purchase #4 | $240.84 | 7.477% | $258.8476 | $258.85 | $258.85 | $258.80 |
Purchase #5 | $45.67 | 13.253% | $51.7226 | $51.72 | $51.70 | $51.70 |
Purchase #6 | $151.61 | 9.841% | $166.5299 | $166.53 | $166.55 | $166.50 |
Purchase #7 | $165.52 | 9.459% | $181.1765 | $181.18 | $181.20 | $181.20 |
7 purchase totals = | $998.40 | $1,086.6219 | $1,086.63 | $1,086.65 | $1,086.60 |