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 | $117.97 | 11.137% | $131.1083 | $131.11 | $131.10 | $131.10 |
Purchase #2 | $243.56 | 10.267% | $268.5663 | $268.57 | $268.55 | $268.60 |
Purchase #3 | $210.47 | 6.253% | $223.6307 | $223.63 | $223.65 | $223.60 |
Purchase #4 | $15.62 | 7.322% | $16.7637 | $16.76 | $16.75 | $16.80 |
Purchase #5 | $211.44 | 12.728% | $238.3521 | $238.35 | $238.35 | $238.40 |
Purchase #6 | $238.61 | 3.235% | $246.329 | $246.33 | $246.35 | $246.30 |
Purchase #7 | $194.80 | 12.295% | $218.7507 | $218.75 | $218.75 | $218.80 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,232.47 | $1,343.5008 | $1,343.50 | $1,343.50 | $1,343.60 |