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 | $64.66 | 10.372% | $71.3665 | $71.37 | $71.35 | $71.40 |
Purchase #2 | $91.63 | 8.598% | $99.5083 | $99.51 | $99.50 | $99.50 |
Purchase #3 | $236.77 | 11.345% | $263.6316 | $263.63 | $263.65 | $263.60 |
Purchase #4 | $220.62 | 8.811% | $240.0588 | $240.06 | $240.05 | $240.10 |
Purchase #5 | $213.85 | 7.164% | $229.1702 | $229.17 | $229.15 | $229.20 |
Purchase #6 | $172.62 | 4.344% | $180.1186 | $180.12 | $180.10 | $180.10 |
Purchase #7 | $239.62 | 8.828% | $260.7737 | $260.77 | $260.75 | $260.80 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,239.77 | $1,344.6277 | $1,344.63 | $1,344.55 | $1,344.70 |