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 | $45.25 | 13.574% | $51.3922 | $51.39 | $51.40 | $51.40 |
Purchase #2 | $91.86 | 6.699% | $98.0137 | $98.01 | $98.00 | $98.00 |
Purchase #3 | $217.88 | 13.819% | $247.9888 | $247.99 | $248.00 | $248.00 |
Purchase #4 | $173.25 | 8.162% | $187.3907 | $187.39 | $187.40 | $187.40 |
Purchase #5 | $241.89 | 4.617% | $253.0581 | $253.06 | $253.05 | $253.10 |
Purchase #6 | $240.45 | 8.257% | $260.304 | $260.30 | $260.30 | $260.30 |
Purchase #7 | $71.54 | 11.843% | $80.0125 | $80.01 | $80.00 | $80.00 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,082.12 | $1,178.1600 | $1,178.15 | $1,178.15 | $1,178.20 |