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 | $53.90 | 5.274% | $56.7427 | $56.74 | $56.75 | $56.70 |
Purchase #2 | $155.33 | 10.329% | $171.374 | $171.37 | $171.35 | $171.40 |
Purchase #3 | $246.86 | 9.473% | $270.245 | $270.25 | $270.25 | $270.20 |
Purchase #4 | $213.85 | 7.222% | $229.2942 | $229.29 | $229.30 | $229.30 |
Purchase #5 | $213.96 | 9.823% | $234.9773 | $234.98 | $235.00 | $235.00 |
Purchase #6 | $204.49 | 7.805% | $220.4504 | $220.45 | $220.45 | $220.50 |
Purchase #7 | $137.54 | 13.827% | $156.5577 | $156.56 | $156.55 | $156.60 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,225.93 | $1,339.6413 | $1,339.64 | $1,339.65 | $1,339.70 |