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 | $240.86 | 6.495% | $256.5039 | $256.50 | $256.50 | $256.50 |
Purchase #2 | $122.83 | 12.108% | $137.7023 | $137.70 | $137.70 | $137.70 |
Purchase #3 | $248.89 | 12.861% | $280.8997 | $280.90 | $280.90 | $280.90 |
Purchase #4 | $148.39 | 5.207% | $156.1167 | $156.12 | $156.10 | $156.10 |
Purchase #5 | $117.53 | 10.529% | $129.9047 | $129.90 | $129.90 | $129.90 |
Purchase #6 | $168.71 | 11.357% | $187.8704 | $187.87 | $187.85 | $187.90 |
Purchase #7 | $148.79 | 6.620% | $158.6399 | $158.64 | $158.65 | $158.60 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,196.00 | $1,307.6376 | $1,307.63 | $1,307.60 | $1,307.60 |