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 | $99.94 | 10.594% | $110.5276 | $110.53 | $110.55 | $110.50 |
Purchase #2 | $165.91 | 3.783% | $172.1864 | $172.19 | $172.20 | $172.20 |
Purchase #3 | $248.71 | 5.238% | $261.7374 | $261.74 | $261.75 | $261.70 |
Purchase #4 | $182.73 | 8.189% | $197.6938 | $197.69 | $197.70 | $197.70 |
Purchase #5 | $221.47 | 13.521% | $251.415 | $251.42 | $251.40 | $251.40 |
Purchase #6 | $168.79 | 6.855% | $180.3606 | $180.36 | $180.35 | $180.40 |
Purchase #7 | $58.85 | 3.346% | $60.8191 | $60.82 | $60.80 | $60.80 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,146.40 | $1,234.7399 | $1,234.75 | $1,234.75 | $1,234.70 |