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 | $246.67 | 3.554% | $255.4367 | $255.44 | $255.45 | $255.40 |
Purchase #2 | $136.57 | 10.493% | $150.9003 | $150.90 | $150.90 | $150.90 |
Purchase #3 | $78.49 | 10.598% | $86.8084 | $86.81 | $86.80 | $86.80 |
Purchase #4 | $222.56 | 9.406% | $243.494 | $243.49 | $243.50 | $243.50 |
Purchase #5 | $220.79 | 7.642% | $237.6628 | $237.66 | $237.65 | $237.70 |
Purchase #6 | $181.54 | 9.446% | $198.6883 | $198.69 | $198.70 | $198.70 |
Purchase #7 | $103.65 | 7.339% | $111.2569 | $111.26 | $111.25 | $111.30 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,190.27 | $1,284.2474 | $1,284.25 | $1,284.25 | $1,284.30 |