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 | $246.76 | 8.838% | $268.5686 | $268.57 | $268.55 | $268.60 |
Purchase #2 | $168.97 | 4.581% | $176.7105 | $176.71 | $176.70 | $176.70 |
Purchase #3 | $228.51 | 11.414% | $254.5921 | $254.59 | $254.60 | $254.60 |
Purchase #4 | $137.46 | 9.477% | $150.4871 | $150.49 | $150.50 | $150.50 |
Purchase #5 | $42.49 | 4.752% | $44.5091 | $44.51 | $44.50 | $44.50 |
Purchase #6 | $175.78 | 8.362% | $190.4787 | $190.48 | $190.50 | $190.50 |
Purchase #7 | $49.91 | 4.435% | $52.1235 | $52.12 | $52.10 | $52.10 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,049.88 | $1,137.4696 | $1,137.47 | $1,137.45 | $1,137.50 |