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 | $61.80 | 5.796% | $65.3819 | $65.38 | $65.40 | $65.40 |
Purchase #2 | $166.87 | 11.613% | $186.2486 | $186.25 | $186.25 | $186.20 |
Purchase #3 | $205.73 | 13.136% | $232.7547 | $232.75 | $232.75 | $232.80 |
Purchase #4 | $139.66 | 13.321% | $158.2641 | $158.26 | $158.25 | $158.30 |
Purchase #5 | $213.54 | 11.446% | $237.9818 | $237.98 | $238.00 | $238.00 |
Purchase #6 | $244.95 | 10.805% | $271.4168 | $271.42 | $271.40 | $271.40 |
Purchase #7 | $15.74 | 10.809% | $17.4413 | $17.44 | $17.45 | $17.40 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,048.29 | $1,169.4892 | $1,169.48 | $1,169.50 | $1,169.50 |