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 | $44.87 | 3.830% | $46.5885 | $46.59 | $46.60 | $46.60 |
Purchase #2 | $241.44 | 3.217% | $249.2071 | $249.21 | $249.20 | $249.20 |
Purchase #3 | $170.30 | 5.547% | $179.7465 | $179.75 | $179.75 | $179.70 |
Purchase #4 | $103.36 | 13.204% | $117.0077 | $117.01 | $117.00 | $117.00 |
Purchase #5 | $229.89 | 8.427% | $249.2628 | $249.26 | $249.25 | $249.30 |
Purchase #6 | $240.50 | 9.343% | $262.9699 | $262.97 | $262.95 | $263.00 |
Purchase #7 | $232.58 | 10.238% | $256.3915 | $256.39 | $256.40 | $256.40 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,262.94 | $1,361.1740 | $1,361.18 | $1,361.15 | $1,361.20 |