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 | $63.65 | 7.550% | $68.4556 | $68.46 | $68.45 | $68.50 |
Purchase #2 | $179.54 | 5.238% | $188.9443 | $188.94 | $188.95 | $188.90 |
Purchase #3 | $179.85 | 13.230% | $203.6442 | $203.64 | $203.65 | $203.60 |
Purchase #4 | $244.73 | 10.354% | $270.0693 | $270.07 | $270.05 | $270.10 |
Purchase #5 | $245.43 | 3.736% | $254.5993 | $254.60 | $254.60 | $254.60 |
Purchase #6 | $82.55 | 3.777% | $85.6679 | $85.67 | $85.65 | $85.70 |
Purchase #7 | $166.83 | 9.808% | $183.1927 | $183.19 | $183.20 | $183.20 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,162.58 | $1,254.5733 | $1,254.57 | $1,254.55 | $1,254.60 |