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 | $78.41 | 5.576% | $82.7821 | $82.78 | $82.80 | $82.80 |
Purchase #2 | $117.60 | 13.268% | $133.2032 | $133.20 | $133.20 | $133.20 |
Purchase #3 | $229.51 | 4.772% | $240.4622 | $240.46 | $240.45 | $240.50 |
Purchase #4 | $250.74 | 5.847% | $265.4008 | $265.40 | $265.40 | $265.40 |
Purchase #5 | $92.97 | 5.803% | $98.365 | $98.37 | $98.35 | $98.40 |
Purchase #6 | $212.86 | 12.236% | $238.9055 | $238.91 | $238.90 | $238.90 |
Purchase #7 | $217.40 | 4.570% | $227.3352 | $227.34 | $227.35 | $227.30 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,199.49 | $1,286.4540 | $1,286.46 | $1,286.45 | $1,286.50 |