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 | $39.86 | 3.813% | $41.3799 | $41.38 | $41.40 | $41.40 |
Purchase #2 | $244.27 | 4.530% | $255.3354 | $255.34 | $255.35 | $255.30 |
Purchase #3 | $243.96 | 5.273% | $256.824 | $256.82 | $256.80 | $256.80 |
Purchase #4 | $13.79 | 11.473% | $15.3721 | $15.37 | $15.35 | $15.40 |
Purchase #5 | $220.62 | 5.700% | $233.1953 | $233.20 | $233.20 | $233.20 |
Purchase #6 | $147.90 | 7.236% | $158.602 | $158.60 | $158.60 | $158.60 |
Purchase #7 | $242.80 | 6.339% | $258.1911 | $258.19 | $258.20 | $258.20 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,153.20 | $1,218.8998 | $1,218.90 | $1,218.90 | $1,218.90 |