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 | $247.63 | 4.368% | $258.4465 | $258.45 | $258.45 | $258.40 |
Purchase #2 | $184.73 | 6.223% | $196.2257 | $196.23 | $196.25 | $196.20 |
Purchase #3 | $208.66 | 8.228% | $225.8285 | $225.83 | $225.85 | $225.80 |
Purchase #4 | $244.35 | 7.198% | $261.9383 | $261.94 | $261.95 | $261.90 |
Purchase #5 | $88.41 | 5.435% | $93.2151 | $93.22 | $93.20 | $93.20 |
Purchase #6 | $238.30 | 5.155% | $250.5844 | $250.58 | $250.60 | $250.60 |
Purchase #7 | $19.32 | 12.382% | $21.7122 | $21.71 | $21.70 | $21.70 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,231.40 | $1,307.9507 | $1,307.96 | $1,308.00 | $1,307.80 |