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 | $248.58 | 3.312% | $256.813 | $256.81 | $256.80 | $256.80 |
Purchase #2 | $60.29 | 8.248% | $65.2627 | $65.26 | $65.25 | $65.30 |
Purchase #3 | $39.85 | 8.575% | $43.2671 | $43.27 | $43.25 | $43.30 |
Purchase #4 | $44.68 | 10.145% | $49.2128 | $49.21 | $49.20 | $49.20 |
Purchase #5 | $196.40 | 10.854% | $217.7173 | $217.72 | $217.70 | $217.70 |
Purchase #6 | $233.87 | 12.141% | $262.2642 | $262.26 | $262.25 | $262.30 |
Purchase #7 | $144.70 | 13.434% | $164.139 | $164.14 | $164.15 | $164.10 |
7 purchase totals = | $968.37 | $1,058.6761 | $1,058.67 | $1,058.60 | $1,058.70 |