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 | $44.56 | 13.508% | $50.5792 | $50.58 | $50.60 | $50.60 |
Purchase #2 | $246.64 | 9.633% | $270.3988 | $270.40 | $270.40 | $270.40 |
Purchase #3 | $78.28 | 4.216% | $81.5803 | $81.58 | $81.60 | $81.60 |
Purchase #4 | $43.48 | 11.590% | $48.5193 | $48.52 | $48.50 | $48.50 |
Purchase #5 | $200.64 | 13.185% | $227.0944 | $227.09 | $227.10 | $227.10 |
Purchase #6 | $228.85 | 6.474% | $243.6657 | $243.67 | $243.65 | $243.70 |
Purchase #7 | $227.52 | 8.689% | $247.2892 | $247.29 | $247.30 | $247.30 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,069.97 | $1,169.1269 | $1,169.13 | $1,169.15 | $1,169.20 |