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 | $231.73 | 12.780% | $261.3451 | $261.35 | $261.35 | $261.30 |
Purchase #2 | $194.92 | 4.164% | $203.0365 | $203.04 | $203.05 | $203.00 |
Purchase #3 | $165.50 | 5.646% | $174.8441 | $174.84 | $174.85 | $174.80 |
Purchase #4 | $188.48 | 9.684% | $206.7324 | $206.73 | $206.75 | $206.70 |
Purchase #5 | $218.50 | 4.457% | $228.2385 | $228.24 | $228.25 | $228.20 |
Purchase #6 | $62.62 | 11.762% | $69.9854 | $69.99 | $70.00 | $70.00 |
Purchase #7 | $85.64 | 12.858% | $96.6516 | $96.65 | $96.65 | $96.70 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,147.39 | $1,240.8336 | $1,240.84 | $1,240.90 | $1,240.70 |