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 | $54.68 | 3.737% | $56.7234 | $56.72 | $56.70 | $56.70 |
Purchase #2 | $242.66 | 3.171% | $250.3547 | $250.35 | $250.35 | $250.40 |
Purchase #3 | $244.95 | 3.477% | $253.4669 | $253.47 | $253.45 | $253.50 |
Purchase #4 | $149.45 | 8.511% | $162.1697 | $162.17 | $162.15 | $162.20 |
Purchase #5 | $245.61 | 12.604% | $276.5667 | $276.57 | $276.55 | $276.60 |
Purchase #6 | $103.89 | 4.864% | $108.9432 | $108.94 | $108.95 | $108.90 |
Purchase #7 | $152.84 | 11.236% | $170.0131 | $170.01 | $170.00 | $170.00 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,194.08 | $1,278.2377 | $1,278.23 | $1,278.15 | $1,278.30 |