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 | $240.85 | 6.581% | $256.7003 | $256.70 | $256.70 | $256.70 |
Purchase #2 | $236.25 | 3.304% | $244.0557 | $244.06 | $244.05 | $244.10 |
Purchase #3 | $106.45 | 9.648% | $116.7203 | $116.72 | $116.70 | $116.70 |
Purchase #4 | $55.53 | 3.393% | $57.4141 | $57.41 | $57.40 | $57.40 |
Purchase #5 | $46.66 | 8.205% | $50.4885 | $50.49 | $50.50 | $50.50 |
Purchase #6 | $209.58 | 12.274% | $235.3038 | $235.30 | $235.30 | $235.30 |
Purchase #7 | $54.58 | 4.180% | $56.8614 | $56.86 | $56.85 | $56.90 |
7 purchase totals = | $949.90 | $1,017.5441 | $1,017.54 | $1,017.50 | $1,017.60 |