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 | $245.59 | 4.292% | $256.1307 | $256.13 | $256.15 | $256.10 |
Purchase #2 | $185.29 | 10.360% | $204.486 | $204.49 | $204.50 | $204.50 |
Purchase #3 | $247.51 | 10.417% | $273.2931 | $273.29 | $273.30 | $273.30 |
Purchase #4 | $89.79 | 7.482% | $96.5081 | $96.51 | $96.50 | $96.50 |
Purchase #5 | $165.42 | 12.341% | $185.8345 | $185.83 | $185.85 | $185.80 |
Purchase #6 | $58.48 | 5.657% | $61.7882 | $61.79 | $61.80 | $61.80 |
Purchase #7 | $157.64 | 11.149% | $175.2153 | $175.22 | $175.20 | $175.20 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,149.72 | $1,253.2559 | $1,253.26 | $1,253.30 | $1,253.20 |