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 | $60.48 | 6.618% | $64.4826 | $64.48 | $64.50 | $64.50 |
Purchase #2 | $105.36 | 9.561% | $115.4335 | $115.43 | $115.45 | $115.40 |
Purchase #3 | $148.44 | 3.500% | $153.6354 | $153.64 | $153.65 | $153.60 |
Purchase #4 | $222.83 | 10.437% | $246.0868 | $246.09 | $246.10 | $246.10 |
Purchase #5 | $143.98 | 3.144% | $148.5067 | $148.51 | $148.50 | $148.50 |
Purchase #6 | $139.89 | 6.242% | $148.6219 | $148.62 | $148.60 | $148.60 |
Purchase #7 | $215.64 | 11.669% | $240.803 | $240.80 | $240.80 | $240.80 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,036.62 | $1,117.5699 | $1,117.57 | $1,117.60 | $1,117.50 |