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 | $49.78 | 7.166% | $53.3472 | $53.35 | $53.35 | $53.30 |
Purchase #2 | $226.46 | 10.735% | $250.7705 | $250.77 | $250.75 | $250.80 |
Purchase #3 | $149.33 | 12.509% | $168.0097 | $168.01 | $168.00 | $168.00 |
Purchase #4 | $222.46 | 6.409% | $236.7175 | $236.72 | $236.70 | $236.70 |
Purchase #5 | $178.47 | 4.867% | $187.1561 | $187.16 | $187.15 | $187.20 |
Purchase #6 | $108.65 | 4.373% | $113.4013 | $113.40 | $113.40 | $113.40 |
Purchase #7 | $246.57 | 8.232% | $266.8676 | $266.87 | $266.85 | $266.90 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,181.72 | $1,276.2699 | $1,276.28 | $1,276.20 | $1,276.30 |