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 | $242.85 | 6.598% | $258.8732 | $258.87 | $258.85 | $258.90 |
Purchase #2 | $138.33 | 13.108% | $156.4623 | $156.46 | $156.45 | $156.50 |
Purchase #3 | $213.59 | 13.690% | $242.8305 | $242.83 | $242.85 | $242.80 |
Purchase #4 | $96.87 | 5.693% | $102.3848 | $102.38 | $102.40 | $102.40 |
Purchase #5 | $91.90 | 13.840% | $104.619 | $104.62 | $104.60 | $104.60 |
Purchase #6 | $134.47 | 3.666% | $139.3997 | $139.40 | $139.40 | $139.40 |
Purchase #7 | $223.73 | 9.286% | $244.5056 | $244.51 | $244.50 | $244.50 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,141.74 | $1,249.0751 | $1,249.07 | $1,249.05 | $1,249.10 |