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 | $54.53 | 5.715% | $57.6464 | $57.65 | $57.65 | $57.60 |
Purchase #2 | $121.94 | 12.663% | $137.3813 | $137.38 | $137.40 | $137.40 |
Purchase #3 | $213.74 | 4.803% | $224.0059 | $224.01 | $224.00 | $224.00 |
Purchase #4 | $156.75 | 11.162% | $174.2464 | $174.25 | $174.25 | $174.20 |
Purchase #5 | $249.95 | 12.187% | $280.4114 | $280.41 | $280.40 | $280.40 |
Purchase #6 | $221.50 | 9.434% | $242.3963 | $242.40 | $242.40 | $242.40 |
Purchase #7 | $145.76 | 13.682% | $165.7029 | $165.70 | $165.70 | $165.70 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,164.17 | $1,281.7906 | $1,281.80 | $1,281.80 | $1,281.70 |