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 | $229.90 | 11.742% | $256.8949 | $256.89 | $256.90 | $256.90 |
Purchase #2 | $78.27 | 6.623% | $83.4538 | $83.45 | $83.45 | $83.50 |
Purchase #3 | $199.60 | 6.281% | $212.1369 | $212.14 | $212.15 | $212.10 |
Purchase #4 | $66.31 | 12.644% | $74.6942 | $74.69 | $74.70 | $74.70 |
Purchase #5 | $53.45 | 7.153% | $57.2733 | $57.27 | $57.25 | $57.30 |
Purchase #6 | $159.40 | 6.854% | $170.3253 | $170.33 | $170.35 | $170.30 |
Purchase #7 | $179.62 | 11.770% | $200.7613 | $200.76 | $200.75 | $200.80 |
7 purchase totals = | $966.55 | $1,055.5397 | $1,055.53 | $1,055.55 | $1,055.60 |