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 | $134.44 | 11.185% | $149.4771 | $149.48 | $149.50 | $149.50 |
Purchase #2 | $123.82 | 5.527% | $130.6635 | $130.66 | $130.65 | $130.70 |
Purchase #3 | $236.47 | 6.535% | $251.9233 | $251.92 | $251.90 | $251.90 |
Purchase #4 | $114.70 | 5.188% | $120.6506 | $120.65 | $120.65 | $120.70 |
Purchase #5 | $76.52 | 7.321% | $82.122 | $82.12 | $82.10 | $82.10 |
Purchase #6 | $241.60 | 12.571% | $271.9715 | $271.97 | $271.95 | $272.00 |
Purchase #7 | $242.33 | 8.834% | $263.7374 | $263.74 | $263.75 | $263.70 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,169.88 | $1,270.5454 | $1,270.54 | $1,270.50 | $1,270.60 |