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 | $65.65 | 4.402% | $68.5399 | $68.54 | $68.55 | $68.50 |
Purchase #2 | $174.71 | 7.249% | $187.3747 | $187.37 | $187.35 | $187.40 |
Purchase #3 | $244.91 | 9.611% | $268.4483 | $268.45 | $268.45 | $268.40 |
Purchase #4 | $192.40 | 12.161% | $215.7978 | $215.80 | $215.80 | $215.80 |
Purchase #5 | $228.54 | 7.615% | $245.9433 | $245.94 | $245.95 | $245.90 |
Purchase #6 | $12.67 | 7.497% | $13.6199 | $13.62 | $13.60 | $13.60 |
Purchase #7 | $241.76 | 6.225% | $256.8096 | $256.81 | $256.80 | $256.80 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,160.64 | $1,256.5335 | $1,256.53 | $1,256.50 | $1,256.40 |