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 | $246.38 | 7.625% | $265.1665 | $265.17 | $265.15 | $265.20 |
Purchase #2 | $16.38 | 6.385% | $17.4259 | $17.43 | $17.45 | $17.40 |
Purchase #3 | $26.89 | 9.674% | $29.4913 | $29.49 | $29.50 | $29.50 |
Purchase #4 | $10.73 | 8.215% | $11.6115 | $11.61 | $11.60 | $11.60 |
Purchase #5 | $244.63 | 12.550% | $275.3311 | $275.33 | $275.35 | $275.30 |
Purchase #6 | $158.90 | 12.373% | $178.5607 | $178.56 | $178.55 | $178.60 |
Purchase #7 | $242.29 | 9.411% | $265.0919 | $265.09 | $265.10 | $265.10 |
7 purchase totals = | $946.20 | $1,042.6789 | $1,042.68 | $1,042.70 | $1,042.70 |