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 | $54.73 | 6.347% | $58.2037 | $58.20 | $58.20 | $58.20 |
Purchase #2 | $220.89 | 11.349% | $245.9588 | $245.96 | $245.95 | $246.00 |
Purchase #3 | $246.50 | 5.531% | $260.1339 | $260.13 | $260.15 | $260.10 |
Purchase #4 | $223.54 | 9.707% | $245.239 | $245.24 | $245.25 | $245.20 |
Purchase #5 | $223.34 | 5.758% | $236.1999 | $236.20 | $236.20 | $236.20 |
Purchase #6 | $119.90 | 8.715% | $130.3493 | $130.35 | $130.35 | $130.30 |
Purchase #7 | $59.90 | 7.268% | $64.2535 | $64.25 | $64.25 | $64.30 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,148.80 | $1,240.3381 | $1,240.33 | $1,240.35 | $1,240.30 |