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 | $235.61 | 11.495% | $262.6934 | $262.69 | $262.70 | $262.70 |
Purchase #2 | $160.89 | 7.830% | $173.4877 | $173.49 | $173.50 | $173.50 |
Purchase #3 | $190.48 | 8.555% | $206.7756 | $206.78 | $206.80 | $206.80 |
Purchase #4 | $113.48 | 4.659% | $118.767 | $118.77 | $118.75 | $118.80 |
Purchase #5 | $46.52 | 6.581% | $49.5815 | $49.58 | $49.60 | $49.60 |
Purchase #6 | $230.87 | 10.627% | $255.4046 | $255.40 | $255.40 | $255.40 |
Purchase #7 | $172.33 | 12.448% | $193.7816 | $193.78 | $193.80 | $193.80 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,150.18 | $1,260.4914 | $1,260.49 | $1,260.55 | $1,260.60 |