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 | $240.38 | 6.863% | $256.8773 | $256.88 | $256.90 | $256.90 |
Purchase #2 | $172.34 | 5.223% | $181.3413 | $181.34 | $181.35 | $181.30 |
Purchase #3 | $103.86 | 5.650% | $109.7281 | $109.73 | $109.75 | $109.70 |
Purchase #4 | $40.67 | 11.127% | $45.1954 | $45.20 | $45.20 | $45.20 |
Purchase #5 | $188.76 | 3.563% | $195.4855 | $195.49 | $195.50 | $195.50 |
Purchase #6 | $17.83 | 5.552% | $18.8199 | $18.82 | $18.80 | $18.80 |
Purchase #7 | $234.76 | 11.386% | $261.4898 | $261.49 | $261.50 | $261.50 |
7 purchase totals = | $998.60 | $1,068.9373 | $1,068.95 | $1,069.00 | $1,068.90 |