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 | $240.46 | 6.689% | $256.5444 | $256.54 | $256.55 | $256.50 |
Purchase #2 | $5.30 | 10.688% | $5.8665 | $5.87 | $5.85 | $5.90 |
Purchase #3 | $54.99 | 13.728% | $62.539 | $62.54 | $62.55 | $62.50 |
Purchase #4 | $93.60 | 12.183% | $105.0033 | $105.00 | $105.00 | $105.00 |
Purchase #5 | $148.51 | 7.553% | $159.727 | $159.73 | $159.75 | $159.70 |
Purchase #6 | $176.43 | 6.689% | $188.2314 | $188.23 | $188.25 | $188.20 |
Purchase #7 | $138.36 | 5.118% | $145.4413 | $145.44 | $145.45 | $145.40 |
7 purchase totals = | $857.65 | $923.3529 | $923.35 | $923.40 | $923.20 |