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 | $247.51 | 3.278% | $255.6234 | $255.62 | $255.60 | $255.60 |
Purchase #2 | $103.81 | 13.700% | $118.032 | $118.03 | $118.05 | $118.00 |
Purchase #3 | $229.33 | 10.209% | $252.7423 | $252.74 | $252.75 | $252.70 |
Purchase #4 | $245.29 | 4.466% | $256.2447 | $256.24 | $256.25 | $256.20 |
Purchase #5 | $77.40 | 10.305% | $85.3761 | $85.38 | $85.40 | $85.40 |
Purchase #6 | $208.75 | 7.495% | $224.3958 | $224.40 | $224.40 | $224.40 |
Purchase #7 | $120.62 | 5.785% | $127.5979 | $127.60 | $127.60 | $127.60 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,232.71 | $1,320.0122 | $1,320.01 | $1,320.05 | $1,319.90 |