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 | $60.37 | 3.473% | $62.4667 | $62.47 | $62.45 | $62.50 |
Purchase #2 | $130.80 | 11.817% | $146.2566 | $146.26 | $146.25 | $146.30 |
Purchase #3 | $226.57 | 12.764% | $255.4894 | $255.49 | $255.50 | $255.50 |
Purchase #4 | $91.85 | 6.824% | $98.1178 | $98.12 | $98.10 | $98.10 |
Purchase #5 | $179.39 | 10.421% | $198.0842 | $198.08 | $198.10 | $198.10 |
Purchase #6 | $243.46 | 12.365% | $273.5638 | $273.56 | $273.55 | $273.60 |
Purchase #7 | $211.87 | 8.517% | $229.915 | $229.92 | $229.90 | $229.90 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,144.31 | $1,263.8935 | $1,263.90 | $1,263.85 | $1,264.00 |