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 | $248.46 | 7.255% | $266.4858 | $266.49 | $266.50 | $266.50 |
Purchase #2 | $6.83 | 10.766% | $7.5653 | $7.57 | $7.55 | $7.60 |
Purchase #3 | $78.55 | 4.513% | $82.095 | $82.10 | $82.10 | $82.10 |
Purchase #4 | $165.52 | 3.599% | $171.4771 | $171.48 | $171.50 | $171.50 |
Purchase #5 | $40.81 | 10.822% | $45.2265 | $45.23 | $45.25 | $45.20 |
Purchase #6 | $233.66 | 10.186% | $257.4606 | $257.46 | $257.45 | $257.50 |
Purchase #7 | $206.51 | 11.386% | $230.0232 | $230.02 | $230.00 | $230.00 |
7 purchase totals = | $980.34 | $1,060.3335 | $1,060.35 | $1,060.35 | $1,060.40 |