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 | $49.30 | 8.343% | $53.4131 | $53.41 | $53.40 | $53.40 |
Purchase #2 | $223.37 | 13.874% | $254.3604 | $254.36 | $254.35 | $254.40 |
Purchase #3 | $13.74 | 12.650% | $15.4781 | $15.48 | $15.50 | $15.50 |
Purchase #4 | $32.72 | 12.116% | $36.6844 | $36.68 | $36.70 | $36.70 |
Purchase #5 | $150.62 | 7.755% | $162.3006 | $162.30 | $162.30 | $162.30 |
Purchase #6 | $246.37 | 7.680% | $265.2912 | $265.29 | $265.30 | $265.30 |
Purchase #7 | $246.28 | 3.587% | $255.1141 | $255.11 | $255.10 | $255.10 |
7 purchase totals = | $962.40 | $1,042.6419 | $1,042.63 | $1,042.65 | $1,042.70 |