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 | $61.28 | 6.128% | $65.0352 | $65.04 | $65.05 | $65.00 |
Purchase #2 | $76.46 | 4.225% | $79.6904 | $79.69 | $79.70 | $79.70 |
Purchase #3 | $215.57 | 11.723% | $240.8413 | $240.84 | $240.85 | $240.80 |
Purchase #4 | $166.98 | 8.478% | $181.1366 | $181.14 | $181.15 | $181.10 |
Purchase #5 | $230.51 | 3.235% | $237.967 | $237.97 | $237.95 | $238.00 |
Purchase #6 | $170.98 | 10.516% | $188.9603 | $188.96 | $188.95 | $189.00 |
Purchase #7 | $241.94 | 6.448% | $257.5403 | $257.54 | $257.55 | $257.50 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,163.72 | $1,251.1711 | $1,251.18 | $1,251.20 | $1,251.10 |