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 | $249.90 | 3.543% | $258.754 | $258.75 | $258.75 | $258.80 |
Purchase #2 | $75.91 | 8.687% | $82.5043 | $82.50 | $82.50 | $82.50 |
Purchase #3 | $36.38 | 5.603% | $38.4184 | $38.42 | $38.40 | $38.40 |
Purchase #4 | $142.86 | 3.521% | $147.8901 | $147.89 | $147.90 | $147.90 |
Purchase #5 | $72.79 | 13.730% | $82.7841 | $82.78 | $82.80 | $82.80 |
Purchase #6 | $34.84 | 10.870% | $38.6271 | $38.63 | $38.65 | $38.60 |
Purchase #7 | $241.56 | 13.470% | $274.0981 | $274.10 | $274.10 | $274.10 |
7 purchase totals = | $854.24 | $923.0761 | $923.07 | $923.10 | $923.10 |