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 | $64.97 | 5.335% | $68.4361 | $68.44 | $68.45 | $68.40 |
Purchase #2 | $231.25 | 5.381% | $243.6936 | $243.69 | $243.70 | $243.70 |
Purchase #3 | $134.40 | 8.177% | $145.3899 | $145.39 | $145.40 | $145.40 |
Purchase #4 | $248.33 | 4.195% | $258.7474 | $258.75 | $258.75 | $258.70 |
Purchase #5 | $213.62 | 5.476% | $225.3178 | $225.32 | $225.30 | $225.30 |
Purchase #6 | $5.50 | 13.550% | $6.2453 | $6.25 | $6.25 | $6.20 |
Purchase #7 | $243.67 | 13.604% | $276.8189 | $276.82 | $276.80 | $276.80 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,141.74 | $1,224.6490 | $1,224.66 | $1,224.65 | $1,224.50 |