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 | $249.95 | 6.218% | $265.4919 | $265.49 | $265.50 | $265.50 |
Purchase #2 | $86.87 | 7.498% | $93.3835 | $93.38 | $93.40 | $93.40 |
Purchase #3 | $85.34 | 4.625% | $89.287 | $89.29 | $89.30 | $89.30 |
Purchase #4 | $58.58 | 6.421% | $62.3414 | $62.34 | $62.35 | $62.30 |
Purchase #5 | $100.68 | 13.799% | $114.5728 | $114.57 | $114.55 | $114.60 |
Purchase #6 | $225.33 | 9.761% | $247.3245 | $247.32 | $247.30 | $247.30 |
Purchase #7 | $101.61 | 4.457% | $106.1388 | $106.14 | $106.15 | $106.10 |
7 purchase totals = | $908.36 | $978.5399 | $978.53 | $978.55 | $978.50 |