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 | $17.26 | 5.562% | $18.22 | $18.22 | $18.20 | $18.20 |
Purchase #2 | $248.62 | 10.749% | $275.3442 | $275.34 | $275.35 | $275.30 |
Purchase #3 | $156.31 | 3.849% | $162.3264 | $162.33 | $162.35 | $162.30 |
Purchase #4 | $151.30 | 7.570% | $162.7534 | $162.75 | $162.75 | $162.80 |
Purchase #5 | $241.80 | 8.435% | $262.1958 | $262.20 | $262.20 | $262.20 |
Purchase #6 | $150.41 | 7.728% | $162.0337 | $162.03 | $162.05 | $162.00 |
Purchase #7 | $209.48 | 5.469% | $220.9365 | $220.94 | $220.95 | $220.90 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,175.18 | $1,263.8100 | $1,263.81 | $1,263.85 | $1,263.70 |