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 | $239.54 | 3.794% | $248.6281 | $248.63 | $248.65 | $248.60 |
Purchase #2 | $21.98 | 5.872% | $23.2707 | $23.27 | $23.25 | $23.30 |
Purchase #3 | $138.85 | 12.538% | $156.259 | $156.26 | $156.25 | $156.30 |
Purchase #4 | $7.76 | 9.266% | $8.479 | $8.48 | $8.50 | $8.50 |
Purchase #5 | $74.27 | 7.832% | $80.0868 | $80.09 | $80.10 | $80.10 |
Purchase #6 | $246.38 | 7.654% | $265.2379 | $265.24 | $265.25 | $265.20 |
Purchase #7 | $249.70 | 7.403% | $268.1853 | $268.19 | $268.20 | $268.20 |
7 purchase totals = | $978.48 | $1,050.1468 | $1,050.16 | $1,050.20 | $1,050.20 |