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 | $234.63 | 12.562% | $264.1042 | $264.10 | $264.10 | $264.10 |
Purchase #2 | $166.79 | 3.152% | $172.0472 | $172.05 | $172.05 | $172.00 |
Purchase #3 | $48.55 | 9.233% | $53.0326 | $53.03 | $53.05 | $53.00 |
Purchase #4 | $30.95 | 11.302% | $34.448 | $34.45 | $34.45 | $34.40 |
Purchase #5 | $160.40 | 5.734% | $169.5973 | $169.60 | $169.60 | $169.60 |
Purchase #6 | $245.75 | 4.121% | $255.8774 | $255.88 | $255.90 | $255.90 |
Purchase #7 | $227.37 | 10.114% | $250.3662 | $250.37 | $250.35 | $250.40 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,114.44 | $1,199.4729 | $1,199.48 | $1,199.50 | $1,199.40 |