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 | $65.85 | 3.306% | $68.027 | $68.03 | $68.05 | $68.00 |
Purchase #2 | $17.38 | 6.824% | $18.566 | $18.57 | $18.55 | $18.60 |
Purchase #3 | $174.26 | 12.470% | $195.9902 | $195.99 | $196.00 | $196.00 |
Purchase #4 | $223.57 | 10.662% | $247.407 | $247.41 | $247.40 | $247.40 |
Purchase #5 | $238.55 | 6.835% | $254.8549 | $254.85 | $254.85 | $254.90 |
Purchase #6 | $225.57 | 10.791% | $249.9113 | $249.91 | $249.90 | $249.90 |
Purchase #7 | $241.42 | 4.205% | $251.5717 | $251.57 | $251.55 | $251.60 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,186.60 | $1,286.3281 | $1,286.33 | $1,286.30 | $1,286.40 |