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 | $180.75 | 12.647% | $203.6095 | $203.61 | $203.60 | $203.60 |
Purchase #2 | $224.75 | 9.215% | $245.4607 | $245.46 | $245.45 | $245.50 |
Purchase #3 | $83.40 | 6.312% | $88.6642 | $88.66 | $88.65 | $88.70 |
Purchase #4 | $234.81 | 4.597% | $245.6042 | $245.60 | $245.60 | $245.60 |
Purchase #5 | $172.81 | 6.228% | $183.5726 | $183.57 | $183.55 | $183.60 |
Purchase #6 | $127.92 | 6.436% | $136.1529 | $136.15 | $136.15 | $136.20 |
Purchase #7 | $234.73 | 4.788% | $245.9689 | $245.97 | $245.95 | $246.00 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,259.17 | $1,349.0330 | $1,349.02 | $1,348.95 | $1,349.20 |