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 | $51.95 | 10.178% | $57.2375 | $57.24 | $57.25 | $57.20 |
Purchase #2 | $189.40 | 6.742% | $202.1693 | $202.17 | $202.15 | $202.20 |
Purchase #3 | $244.52 | 3.474% | $253.0146 | $253.01 | $253.00 | $253.00 |
Purchase #4 | $248.60 | 11.709% | $277.7086 | $277.71 | $277.70 | $277.70 |
Purchase #5 | $164.30 | 11.508% | $183.2076 | $183.21 | $183.20 | $183.20 |
Purchase #6 | $70.35 | 13.697% | $79.9858 | $79.99 | $80.00 | $80.00 |
Purchase #7 | $167.25 | 11.264% | $186.089 | $186.09 | $186.10 | $186.10 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,136.37 | $1,239.4124 | $1,239.42 | $1,239.40 | $1,239.40 |