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 | $63.61 | 7.661% | $68.4832 | $68.48 | $68.50 | $68.50 |
Purchase #2 | $242.28 | 11.354% | $269.7885 | $269.79 | $269.80 | $269.80 |
Purchase #3 | $139.37 | 3.349% | $144.0375 | $144.04 | $144.05 | $144.00 |
Purchase #4 | $247.77 | 3.597% | $256.6823 | $256.68 | $256.70 | $256.70 |
Purchase #5 | $43.94 | 6.129% | $46.6331 | $46.63 | $46.65 | $46.60 |
Purchase #6 | $99.54 | 7.834% | $107.338 | $107.34 | $107.35 | $107.30 |
Purchase #7 | $236.92 | 7.826% | $255.4614 | $255.46 | $255.45 | $255.50 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,073.43 | $1,148.4240 | $1,148.42 | $1,148.50 | $1,148.40 |