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 | $65.87 | 9.403% | $72.0638 | $72.06 | $72.05 | $72.10 |
Purchase #2 | $218.72 | 10.632% | $241.9743 | $241.97 | $241.95 | $242.00 |
Purchase #3 | $248.64 | 13.212% | $281.4903 | $281.49 | $281.50 | $281.50 |
Purchase #4 | $13.35 | 3.548% | $13.8237 | $13.82 | $13.80 | $13.80 |
Purchase #5 | $248.63 | 8.157% | $268.9107 | $268.91 | $268.90 | $268.90 |
Purchase #6 | $144.35 | 6.665% | $153.9709 | $153.97 | $153.95 | $154.00 |
Purchase #7 | $238.26 | 5.403% | $251.1332 | $251.13 | $251.15 | $251.10 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,177.82 | $1,283.3669 | $1,283.35 | $1,283.30 | $1,283.40 |