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 | $51.89 | 7.594% | $55.8305 | $55.83 | $55.85 | $55.80 |
Purchase #2 | $101.41 | 9.783% | $111.3309 | $111.33 | $111.35 | $111.30 |
Purchase #3 | $196.75 | 8.627% | $213.7236 | $213.72 | $213.70 | $213.70 |
Purchase #4 | $246.53 | 10.536% | $272.5044 | $272.50 | $272.50 | $272.50 |
Purchase #5 | $248.52 | 13.296% | $281.5632 | $281.56 | $281.55 | $281.60 |
Purchase #6 | $205.31 | 11.664% | $229.2574 | $229.26 | $229.25 | $229.30 |
Purchase #7 | $238.61 | 13.762% | $271.4475 | $271.45 | $271.45 | $271.40 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,289.02 | $1,435.6575 | $1,435.65 | $1,435.65 | $1,435.60 |