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 | $249.88 | 3.515% | $258.6633 | $258.66 | $258.65 | $258.70 |
Purchase #2 | $167.27 | 3.131% | $172.5072 | $172.51 | $172.50 | $172.50 |
Purchase #3 | $132.41 | 9.710% | $145.267 | $145.27 | $145.25 | $145.30 |
Purchase #4 | $81.76 | 9.799% | $89.7717 | $89.77 | $89.75 | $89.80 |
Purchase #5 | $213.25 | 8.104% | $230.5318 | $230.53 | $230.55 | $230.50 |
Purchase #6 | $104.99 | 13.564% | $119.2308 | $119.23 | $119.25 | $119.20 |
Purchase #7 | $230.95 | 10.310% | $254.7609 | $254.76 | $254.75 | $254.80 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,180.51 | $1,270.7327 | $1,270.73 | $1,270.70 | $1,270.80 |