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 | $241.29 | 5.285% | $254.0422 | $254.04 | $254.05 | $254.00 |
Purchase #2 | $238.79 | 6.184% | $253.5568 | $253.56 | $253.55 | $253.60 |
Purchase #3 | $179.35 | 9.414% | $196.234 | $196.23 | $196.25 | $196.20 |
Purchase #4 | $149.66 | 10.494% | $165.3653 | $165.37 | $165.35 | $165.40 |
Purchase #5 | $144.37 | 6.245% | $153.3859 | $153.39 | $153.40 | $153.40 |
Purchase #6 | $61.25 | 3.593% | $63.4507 | $63.45 | $63.45 | $63.50 |
Purchase #7 | $11.91 | 5.390% | $12.5519 | $12.55 | $12.55 | $12.60 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,026.62 | $1,098.5868 | $1,098.59 | $1,098.60 | $1,098.70 |