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 | $53.42 | 7.287% | $57.3127 | $57.31 | $57.30 | $57.30 |
Purchase #2 | $179.57 | 3.395% | $185.6664 | $185.67 | $185.65 | $185.70 |
Purchase #3 | $179.41 | 7.584% | $193.0165 | $193.02 | $193.00 | $193.00 |
Purchase #4 | $83.33 | 6.241% | $88.5306 | $88.53 | $88.55 | $88.50 |
Purchase #5 | $142.25 | 9.873% | $156.2943 | $156.29 | $156.30 | $156.30 |
Purchase #6 | $236.44 | 4.409% | $246.8646 | $246.86 | $246.85 | $246.90 |
Purchase #7 | $127.38 | 10.783% | $141.1154 | $141.12 | $141.10 | $141.10 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,001.80 | $1,068.8005 | $1,068.80 | $1,068.75 | $1,068.80 |