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 | $56.56 | 6.775% | $60.3919 | $60.39 | $60.40 | $60.40 |
Purchase #2 | $122.40 | 10.414% | $135.1467 | $135.15 | $135.15 | $135.10 |
Purchase #3 | $208.34 | 9.161% | $227.426 | $227.43 | $227.45 | $227.40 |
Purchase #4 | $137.85 | 12.225% | $154.7022 | $154.70 | $154.70 | $154.70 |
Purchase #5 | $239.77 | 6.614% | $255.6284 | $255.63 | $255.65 | $255.60 |
Purchase #6 | $168.46 | 6.302% | $179.0763 | $179.08 | $179.10 | $179.10 |
Purchase #7 | $236.53 | 6.366% | $251.5875 | $251.59 | $251.60 | $251.60 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,169.91 | $1,263.9590 | $1,263.97 | $1,264.05 | $1,263.90 |