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 | $52.94 | 5.371% | $55.7834 | $55.78 | $55.80 | $55.80 |
Purchase #2 | $67.92 | 5.106% | $71.388 | $71.39 | $71.40 | $71.40 |
Purchase #3 | $249.42 | 13.773% | $283.7726 | $283.77 | $283.75 | $283.80 |
Purchase #4 | $246.33 | 4.640% | $257.7597 | $257.76 | $257.75 | $257.80 |
Purchase #5 | $224.74 | 10.857% | $249.14 | $249.14 | $249.15 | $249.10 |
Purchase #6 | $201.31 | 8.740% | $218.9045 | $218.90 | $218.90 | $218.90 |
Purchase #7 | $116.65 | 10.114% | $128.448 | $128.45 | $128.45 | $128.40 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,159.31 | $1,265.1962 | $1,265.19 | $1,265.20 | $1,265.20 |