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 | $50.41 | 6.360% | $53.6161 | $53.62 | $53.60 | $53.60 |
Purchase #2 | $91.68 | 12.724% | $103.3454 | $103.35 | $103.35 | $103.30 |
Purchase #3 | $234.43 | 12.783% | $264.3972 | $264.40 | $264.40 | $264.40 |
Purchase #4 | $245.50 | 13.530% | $278.7162 | $278.72 | $278.70 | $278.70 |
Purchase #5 | $127.50 | 3.294% | $131.6999 | $131.70 | $131.70 | $131.70 |
Purchase #6 | $231.40 | 6.794% | $247.1213 | $247.12 | $247.10 | $247.10 |
Purchase #7 | $247.91 | 9.866% | $272.3688 | $272.37 | $272.35 | $272.40 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,228.83 | $1,351.2649 | $1,351.28 | $1,351.20 | $1,351.20 |