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 | $247.50 | 7.293% | $265.5502 | $265.55 | $265.55 | $265.60 |
Purchase #2 | $250.48 | 12.117% | $280.8307 | $280.83 | $280.85 | $280.80 |
Purchase #3 | $212.97 | 13.627% | $241.9914 | $241.99 | $242.00 | $242.00 |
Purchase #4 | $177.65 | 10.587% | $196.4578 | $196.46 | $196.45 | $196.50 |
Purchase #5 | $80.39 | 12.795% | $90.6759 | $90.68 | $90.70 | $90.70 |
Purchase #6 | $14.71 | 4.408% | $15.3584 | $15.36 | $15.35 | $15.40 |
Purchase #7 | $63.82 | 12.588% | $71.8537 | $71.85 | $71.85 | $71.90 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,047.52 | $1,162.7181 | $1,162.72 | $1,162.75 | $1,162.90 |