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 | $62.42 | 5.465% | $65.8313 | $65.83 | $65.85 | $65.80 |
Purchase #2 | $130.87 | 10.187% | $144.2017 | $144.20 | $144.20 | $144.20 |
Purchase #3 | $191.46 | 13.695% | $217.6804 | $217.68 | $217.70 | $217.70 |
Purchase #4 | $247.91 | 5.781% | $262.2417 | $262.24 | $262.25 | $262.20 |
Purchase #5 | $240.29 | 7.672% | $258.725 | $258.73 | $258.75 | $258.70 |
Purchase #6 | $227.47 | 11.280% | $253.1286 | $253.13 | $253.15 | $253.10 |
Purchase #7 | $112.59 | 3.129% | $116.1129 | $116.11 | $116.10 | $116.10 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,213.01 | $1,317.9216 | $1,317.92 | $1,318.00 | $1,317.80 |