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 | $55.77 | 12.210% | $62.5795 | $62.58 | $62.60 | $62.60 |
Purchase #2 | $140.98 | 12.763% | $158.9733 | $158.97 | $158.95 | $159.00 |
Purchase #3 | $248.36 | 11.700% | $277.4181 | $277.42 | $277.40 | $277.40 |
Purchase #4 | $168.53 | 6.428% | $179.3631 | $179.36 | $179.35 | $179.40 |
Purchase #5 | $36.78 | 12.554% | $41.3974 | $41.40 | $41.40 | $41.40 |
Purchase #6 | $246.98 | 12.612% | $278.1291 | $278.13 | $278.15 | $278.10 |
Purchase #7 | $65.91 | 6.762% | $70.3668 | $70.37 | $70.35 | $70.40 |
7 purchase totals = | $963.31 | $1,068.2273 | $1,068.23 | $1,068.20 | $1,068.30 |