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 | $69.52 | 6.332% | $73.922 | $73.92 | $73.90 | $73.90 |
Purchase #2 | $102.79 | 5.102% | $108.0343 | $108.03 | $108.05 | $108.00 |
Purchase #3 | $247.62 | 7.483% | $266.1494 | $266.15 | $266.15 | $266.10 |
Purchase #4 | $181.26 | 3.285% | $187.2144 | $187.21 | $187.20 | $187.20 |
Purchase #5 | $239.67 | 12.842% | $270.4484 | $270.45 | $270.45 | $270.40 |
Purchase #6 | $177.44 | 4.276% | $185.0273 | $185.03 | $185.05 | $185.00 |
Purchase #7 | $144.33 | 8.218% | $156.191 | $156.19 | $156.20 | $156.20 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,162.63 | $1,246.9868 | $1,246.98 | $1,247.00 | $1,246.80 |