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 | $247.26 | 3.283% | $255.3775 | $255.38 | $255.40 | $255.40 |
Purchase #2 | $40.48 | 5.425% | $42.676 | $42.68 | $42.70 | $42.70 |
Purchase #3 | $146.36 | 8.842% | $159.3012 | $159.30 | $159.30 | $159.30 |
Purchase #4 | $200.90 | 8.717% | $218.4125 | $218.41 | $218.40 | $218.40 |
Purchase #5 | $157.33 | 10.199% | $173.3761 | $173.38 | $173.40 | $173.40 |
Purchase #6 | $58.49 | 10.375% | $64.5583 | $64.56 | $64.55 | $64.60 |
Purchase #7 | $231.45 | 4.336% | $241.4857 | $241.49 | $241.50 | $241.50 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,082.27 | $1,155.1873 | $1,155.20 | $1,155.25 | $1,155.30 |