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 | $244.28 | 8.650% | $265.4102 | $265.41 | $265.40 | $265.40 |
Purchase #2 | $162.87 | 6.128% | $172.8507 | $172.85 | $172.85 | $172.90 |
Purchase #3 | $56.67 | 4.513% | $59.2275 | $59.23 | $59.25 | $59.20 |
Purchase #4 | $248.40 | 7.144% | $266.1457 | $266.15 | $266.15 | $266.10 |
Purchase #5 | $82.82 | 13.776% | $94.2293 | $94.23 | $94.25 | $94.20 |
Purchase #6 | $76.34 | 3.183% | $78.7699 | $78.77 | $78.75 | $78.80 |
Purchase #7 | $207.81 | 5.628% | $219.5055 | $219.51 | $219.50 | $219.50 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,079.19 | $1,156.1388 | $1,156.15 | $1,156.15 | $1,156.10 |