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 | $247.40 | 3.292% | $255.5444 | $255.54 | $255.55 | $255.50 |
Purchase #2 | $11.88 | 6.697% | $12.6756 | $12.68 | $12.70 | $12.70 |
Purchase #3 | $39.34 | 4.277% | $41.0226 | $41.02 | $41.00 | $41.00 |
Purchase #4 | $200.54 | 6.830% | $214.2369 | $214.24 | $214.25 | $214.20 |
Purchase #5 | $86.54 | 3.650% | $89.6987 | $89.70 | $89.70 | $89.70 |
Purchase #6 | $139.48 | 13.311% | $158.0462 | $158.05 | $158.05 | $158.00 |
Purchase #7 | $86.82 | 4.584% | $90.7998 | $90.80 | $90.80 | $90.80 |
7 purchase totals = | $812.00 | $862.0242 | $862.03 | $862.05 | $861.90 |