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 | $249.61 | 4.279% | $260.2908 | $260.29 | $260.30 | $260.30 |
Purchase #2 | $16.81 | 4.503% | $17.567 | $17.57 | $17.55 | $17.60 |
Purchase #3 | $65.57 | 9.549% | $71.8313 | $71.83 | $71.85 | $71.80 |
Purchase #4 | $67.89 | 6.842% | $72.535 | $72.54 | $72.55 | $72.50 |
Purchase #5 | $157.34 | 4.420% | $164.2944 | $164.29 | $164.30 | $164.30 |
Purchase #6 | $179.40 | 10.840% | $198.847 | $198.85 | $198.85 | $198.80 |
Purchase #7 | $240.95 | 11.672% | $269.0737 | $269.07 | $269.05 | $269.10 |
7 purchase totals = | $977.57 | $1,054.4392 | $1,054.44 | $1,054.45 | $1,054.40 |