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 | $48.94 | 3.339% | $50.5741 | $50.57 | $50.55 | $50.60 |
Purchase #2 | $151.72 | 7.441% | $163.0095 | $163.01 | $163.00 | $163.00 |
Purchase #3 | $25.81 | 3.746% | $26.7768 | $26.78 | $26.80 | $26.80 |
Purchase #4 | $220.41 | 13.500% | $250.1654 | $250.17 | $250.15 | $250.20 |
Purchase #5 | $233.91 | 12.848% | $263.9628 | $263.96 | $263.95 | $264.00 |
Purchase #6 | $220.97 | 6.560% | $235.4656 | $235.47 | $235.45 | $235.50 |
Purchase #7 | $172.56 | 8.702% | $187.5762 | $187.58 | $187.60 | $187.60 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,074.32 | $1,177.5304 | $1,177.54 | $1,177.50 | $1,177.70 |