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 | $59.78 | 9.416% | $65.4089 | $65.41 | $65.40 | $65.40 |
Purchase #2 | $227.58 | 5.230% | $239.4824 | $239.48 | $239.50 | $239.50 |
Purchase #3 | $249.70 | 8.425% | $270.7372 | $270.74 | $270.75 | $270.70 |
Purchase #4 | $20.36 | 10.384% | $22.4742 | $22.47 | $22.45 | $22.50 |
Purchase #5 | $209.52 | 12.344% | $235.3831 | $235.38 | $235.40 | $235.40 |
Purchase #6 | $245.57 | 4.598% | $256.8613 | $256.86 | $256.85 | $256.90 |
Purchase #7 | $227.51 | 9.280% | $248.6229 | $248.62 | $248.60 | $248.60 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,240.02 | $1,338.9700 | $1,338.96 | $1,338.95 | $1,339.00 |