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 | $5.50 | 3.193% | $5.6756 | $5.68 | $5.70 | $5.70 |
Purchase #2 | $249.66 | 13.454% | $283.2493 | $283.25 | $283.25 | $283.20 |
Purchase #3 | $235.30 | 13.110% | $266.1478 | $266.15 | $266.15 | $266.10 |
Purchase #4 | $242.34 | 9.237% | $264.7249 | $264.72 | $264.70 | $264.70 |
Purchase #5 | $83.30 | 13.817% | $94.8096 | $94.81 | $94.80 | $94.80 |
Purchase #6 | $143.67 | 13.873% | $163.6013 | $163.60 | $163.60 | $163.60 |
Purchase #7 | $244.65 | 11.444% | $272.6477 | $272.65 | $272.65 | $272.60 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,204.42 | $1,350.8562 | $1,350.86 | $1,350.85 | $1,350.70 |