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 | $240.56 | 6.267% | $255.6359 | $255.64 | $255.65 | $255.60 |
Purchase #2 | $250.96 | 11.785% | $280.5356 | $280.54 | $280.55 | $280.50 |
Purchase #3 | $195.70 | 7.620% | $210.6123 | $210.61 | $210.60 | $210.60 |
Purchase #4 | $84.64 | 12.754% | $95.435 | $95.44 | $95.45 | $95.40 |
Purchase #5 | $53.92 | 11.324% | $60.0259 | $60.03 | $60.05 | $60.00 |
Purchase #6 | $33.77 | 13.670% | $38.3864 | $38.39 | $38.40 | $38.40 |
Purchase #7 | $221.79 | 3.405% | $229.3419 | $229.34 | $229.35 | $229.30 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,081.34 | $1,169.9730 | $1,169.99 | $1,170.05 | $1,169.80 |