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 | $103.37 | 10.586% | $114.3127 | $114.31 | $114.30 | $114.30 |
Purchase #2 | $158.35 | 12.256% | $177.7574 | $177.76 | $177.75 | $177.80 |
Purchase #3 | $229.36 | 8.379% | $248.5781 | $248.58 | $248.60 | $248.60 |
Purchase #4 | $157.59 | 9.319% | $172.2758 | $172.28 | $172.30 | $172.30 |
Purchase #5 | $156.97 | 13.698% | $178.4718 | $178.47 | $178.45 | $178.50 |
Purchase #6 | $249.27 | 6.781% | $266.173 | $266.17 | $266.15 | $266.20 |
Purchase #7 | $170.70 | 6.587% | $181.944 | $181.94 | $181.95 | $181.90 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,225.61 | $1,339.5128 | $1,339.51 | $1,339.50 | $1,339.60 |