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 | $66.82 | 5.424% | $70.4443 | $70.44 | $70.45 | $70.40 |
Purchase #2 | $167.46 | 4.564% | $175.1029 | $175.10 | $175.10 | $175.10 |
Purchase #3 | $228.46 | 13.744% | $259.8595 | $259.86 | $259.85 | $259.90 |
Purchase #4 | $218.35 | 4.821% | $228.8767 | $228.88 | $228.90 | $228.90 |
Purchase #5 | $37.77 | 12.871% | $42.6314 | $42.63 | $42.65 | $42.60 |
Purchase #6 | $243.65 | 8.138% | $263.4782 | $263.48 | $263.50 | $263.50 |
Purchase #7 | $221.64 | 7.468% | $238.1921 | $238.19 | $238.20 | $238.20 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,184.15 | $1,278.5851 | $1,278.58 | $1,278.65 | $1,278.60 |