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 | $198.65 | 6.558% | $211.6775 | $211.68 | $211.70 | $211.70 |
Purchase #2 | $42.37 | 6.447% | $45.1016 | $45.10 | $45.10 | $45.10 |
Purchase #3 | $215.39 | 11.792% | $240.7888 | $240.79 | $240.80 | $240.80 |
Purchase #4 | $239.70 | 5.683% | $253.3222 | $253.32 | $253.30 | $253.30 |
Purchase #5 | $81.83 | 11.514% | $91.2519 | $91.25 | $91.25 | $91.30 |
Purchase #6 | $248.93 | 4.269% | $259.5568 | $259.56 | $259.55 | $259.60 |
Purchase #7 | $141.88 | 9.799% | $155.7828 | $155.78 | $155.80 | $155.80 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,168.75 | $1,257.4816 | $1,257.48 | $1,257.50 | $1,257.60 |