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 | $48.86 | 7.165% | $52.3608 | $52.36 | $52.35 | $52.40 |
Purchase #2 | $187.56 | 8.853% | $204.1647 | $204.16 | $204.15 | $204.20 |
Purchase #3 | $231.62 | 8.669% | $251.6991 | $251.70 | $251.70 | $251.70 |
Purchase #4 | $64.90 | 7.351% | $69.6708 | $69.67 | $69.65 | $69.70 |
Purchase #5 | $63.47 | 5.335% | $66.8561 | $66.86 | $66.85 | $66.90 |
Purchase #6 | $235.28 | 12.758% | $265.297 | $265.30 | $265.30 | $265.30 |
Purchase #7 | $248.27 | 6.410% | $264.1841 | $264.18 | $264.20 | $264.20 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,079.96 | $1,174.2326 | $1,174.23 | $1,174.20 | $1,174.40 |