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 | $53.51 | 5.601% | $56.5071 | $56.51 | $56.50 | $56.50 |
Purchase #2 | $226.46 | 10.218% | $249.5997 | $249.60 | $249.60 | $249.60 |
Purchase #3 | $227.34 | 10.108% | $250.3195 | $250.32 | $250.30 | $250.30 |
Purchase #4 | $160.47 | 4.256% | $167.2996 | $167.30 | $167.30 | $167.30 |
Purchase #5 | $82.77 | 9.599% | $90.7151 | $90.72 | $90.70 | $90.70 |
Purchase #6 | $162.97 | 6.353% | $173.3235 | $173.32 | $173.30 | $173.30 |
Purchase #7 | $225.38 | 10.441% | $248.9119 | $248.91 | $248.90 | $248.90 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,138.90 | $1,236.6764 | $1,236.68 | $1,236.60 | $1,236.60 |