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 | $45.68 | 10.264% | $50.3686 | $50.37 | $50.35 | $50.40 |
Purchase #2 | $238.75 | 6.770% | $254.9134 | $254.91 | $254.90 | $254.90 |
Purchase #3 | $159.25 | 3.428% | $164.7091 | $164.71 | $164.70 | $164.70 |
Purchase #4 | $96.71 | 6.210% | $102.7157 | $102.72 | $102.70 | $102.70 |
Purchase #5 | $160.46 | 7.386% | $172.3116 | $172.31 | $172.30 | $172.30 |
Purchase #6 | $225.33 | 13.347% | $255.4048 | $255.40 | $255.40 | $255.40 |
Purchase #7 | $211.99 | 3.761% | $219.9629 | $219.96 | $219.95 | $220.00 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,138.17 | $1,220.3861 | $1,220.38 | $1,220.30 | $1,220.40 |