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 | $241.28 | 6.115% | $256.0343 | $256.03 | $256.05 | $256.00 |
Purchase #2 | $59.33 | 13.447% | $67.3081 | $67.31 | $67.30 | $67.30 |
Purchase #3 | $95.57 | 4.454% | $99.8267 | $99.83 | $99.85 | $99.80 |
Purchase #4 | $243.40 | 5.453% | $256.6726 | $256.67 | $256.65 | $256.70 |
Purchase #5 | $187.80 | 9.820% | $206.242 | $206.24 | $206.25 | $206.20 |
Purchase #6 | $21.79 | 3.148% | $22.4759 | $22.48 | $22.50 | $22.50 |
Purchase #7 | $180.89 | 12.288% | $203.1178 | $203.12 | $203.10 | $203.10 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,030.06 | $1,111.6774 | $1,111.68 | $1,111.70 | $1,111.60 |