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 | $57.54 | 3.272% | $59.4227 | $59.42 | $59.40 | $59.40 |
Purchase #2 | $240.36 | 8.719% | $261.317 | $261.32 | $261.30 | $261.30 |
Purchase #3 | $189.31 | 6.874% | $202.3232 | $202.32 | $202.30 | $202.30 |
Purchase #4 | $69.35 | 5.645% | $73.2648 | $73.26 | $73.25 | $73.30 |
Purchase #5 | $214.90 | 7.373% | $230.7446 | $230.74 | $230.75 | $230.70 |
Purchase #6 | $191.69 | 7.765% | $206.5747 | $206.57 | $206.55 | $206.60 |
Purchase #7 | $209.53 | 9.189% | $228.7837 | $228.78 | $228.80 | $228.80 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,172.68 | $1,262.4307 | $1,262.41 | $1,262.35 | $1,262.40 |