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 | $242.29 | 6.715% | $258.5598 | $258.56 | $258.55 | $258.60 |
Purchase #2 | $90.59 | 7.464% | $97.3516 | $97.35 | $97.35 | $97.40 |
Purchase #3 | $127.69 | 12.391% | $143.5121 | $143.51 | $143.50 | $143.50 |
Purchase #4 | $12.70 | 4.115% | $13.2226 | $13.22 | $13.20 | $13.20 |
Purchase #5 | $6.74 | 11.138% | $7.4907 | $7.49 | $7.50 | $7.50 |
Purchase #6 | $124.36 | 13.426% | $141.0566 | $141.06 | $141.05 | $141.10 |
Purchase #7 | $191.52 | 3.440% | $198.1083 | $198.11 | $198.10 | $198.10 |
7 purchase totals = | $795.89 | $859.3017 | $859.30 | $859.25 | $859.40 |