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 | $247.72 | 5.139% | $260.4503 | $260.45 | $260.45 | $260.50 |
Purchase #2 | $132.92 | 6.664% | $141.7778 | $141.78 | $141.80 | $141.80 |
Purchase #3 | $250.41 | 11.874% | $280.1437 | $280.14 | $280.15 | $280.10 |
Purchase #4 | $241.95 | 8.470% | $262.4432 | $262.44 | $262.45 | $262.40 |
Purchase #5 | $249.31 | 12.724% | $281.0322 | $281.03 | $281.05 | $281.00 |
Purchase #6 | $59.76 | 10.387% | $65.9673 | $65.97 | $65.95 | $66.00 |
Purchase #7 | $127.38 | 13.673% | $144.7967 | $144.80 | $144.80 | $144.80 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,309.45 | $1,436.6112 | $1,436.61 | $1,436.65 | $1,436.60 |