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 | $53.57 | 5.228% | $56.3706 | $56.37 | $56.35 | $56.40 |
Purchase #2 | $128.26 | 9.699% | $140.6999 | $140.70 | $140.70 | $140.70 |
Purchase #3 | $233.37 | 12.605% | $262.7863 | $262.79 | $262.80 | $262.80 |
Purchase #4 | $220.66 | 12.560% | $248.3749 | $248.37 | $248.35 | $248.40 |
Purchase #5 | $243.45 | 9.494% | $266.5631 | $266.56 | $266.55 | $266.60 |
Purchase #6 | $169.53 | 10.367% | $187.1052 | $187.11 | $187.10 | $187.10 |
Purchase #7 | $89.99 | 12.307% | $101.0651 | $101.07 | $101.05 | $101.10 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,138.83 | $1,262.9651 | $1,262.97 | $1,262.90 | $1,263.10 |