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 | $42.41 | 7.505% | $45.5929 | $45.59 | $45.60 | $45.60 |
Purchase #2 | $197.80 | 10.210% | $217.9954 | $218.00 | $218.00 | $218.00 |
Purchase #3 | $239.89 | 12.693% | $270.3392 | $270.34 | $270.35 | $270.30 |
Purchase #4 | $234.92 | 8.176% | $254.1271 | $254.13 | $254.15 | $254.10 |
Purchase #5 | $174.44 | 7.798% | $188.0428 | $188.04 | $188.05 | $188.00 |
Purchase #6 | $132.73 | 5.856% | $140.5027 | $140.50 | $140.50 | $140.50 |
Purchase #7 | $219.29 | 5.188% | $230.6668 | $230.67 | $230.65 | $230.70 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,241.48 | $1,347.2669 | $1,347.27 | $1,347.30 | $1,347.20 |