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 | $41.37 | 5.259% | $43.5456 | $43.55 | $43.55 | $43.50 |
Purchase #2 | $210.50 | 13.102% | $238.0797 | $238.08 | $238.10 | $238.10 |
Purchase #3 | $246.80 | 8.593% | $268.0075 | $268.01 | $268.00 | $268.00 |
Purchase #4 | $240.59 | 12.281% | $270.1369 | $270.14 | $270.15 | $270.10 |
Purchase #5 | $173.71 | 11.245% | $193.2437 | $193.24 | $193.25 | $193.20 |
Purchase #6 | $72.49 | 9.657% | $79.4904 | $79.49 | $79.50 | $79.50 |
Purchase #7 | $68.78 | 10.166% | $75.7722 | $75.77 | $75.75 | $75.80 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,054.24 | $1,168.2760 | $1,168.28 | $1,168.30 | $1,168.20 |