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 | $242.78 | 5.643% | $256.4801 | $256.48 | $256.50 | $256.50 |
Purchase #2 | $222.98 | 4.325% | $232.6239 | $232.62 | $232.60 | $232.60 |
Purchase #3 | $177.48 | 10.429% | $195.9894 | $195.99 | $196.00 | $196.00 |
Purchase #4 | $54.88 | 8.617% | $59.609 | $59.61 | $59.60 | $59.60 |
Purchase #5 | $181.34 | 5.617% | $191.5259 | $191.53 | $191.55 | $191.50 |
Purchase #6 | $55.35 | 7.439% | $59.4675 | $59.47 | $59.45 | $59.50 |
Purchase #7 | $8.69 | 13.478% | $9.8612 | $9.86 | $9.85 | $9.90 |
7 purchase totals = | $943.50 | $1,005.5570 | $1,005.56 | $1,005.55 | $1,005.60 |