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 | $227.80 | 8.151% | $246.368 | $246.37 | $246.35 | $246.40 |
Purchase #2 | $128.35 | 13.725% | $145.966 | $145.97 | $145.95 | $146.00 |
Purchase #3 | $249.55 | 6.340% | $265.3715 | $265.37 | $265.35 | $265.40 |
Purchase #4 | $209.78 | 13.525% | $238.1527 | $238.15 | $238.15 | $238.20 |
Purchase #5 | $180.48 | 8.309% | $195.4761 | $195.48 | $195.50 | $195.50 |
Purchase #6 | $39.87 | 3.870% | $41.413 | $41.41 | $41.40 | $41.40 |
Purchase #7 | $123.67 | 5.337% | $130.2703 | $130.27 | $130.25 | $130.30 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,159.50 | $1,263.0176 | $1,263.02 | $1,262.95 | $1,263.20 |