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 | $48.88 | 5.654% | $51.6437 | $51.64 | $51.65 | $51.60 |
Purchase #2 | $88.53 | 12.657% | $99.7352 | $99.74 | $99.75 | $99.70 |
Purchase #3 | $244.98 | 13.142% | $277.1753 | $277.18 | $277.20 | $277.20 |
Purchase #4 | $148.27 | 8.450% | $160.7988 | $160.80 | $160.80 | $160.80 |
Purchase #5 | $222.51 | 12.754% | $250.8889 | $250.89 | $250.90 | $250.90 |
Purchase #6 | $220.39 | 12.328% | $247.5597 | $247.56 | $247.55 | $247.60 |
Purchase #7 | $62.82 | 12.871% | $70.9056 | $70.91 | $70.90 | $70.90 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,036.38 | $1,158.7072 | $1,158.72 | $1,158.75 | $1,158.70 |