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 | $47.75 | 10.133% | $52.5885 | $52.59 | $52.60 | $52.60 |
Purchase #2 | $197.88 | 8.461% | $214.6226 | $214.62 | $214.60 | $214.60 |
Purchase #3 | $100.97 | 13.469% | $114.5696 | $114.57 | $114.55 | $114.60 |
Purchase #4 | $59.84 | 10.715% | $66.2519 | $66.25 | $66.25 | $66.30 |
Purchase #5 | $154.93 | 12.741% | $174.6696 | $174.67 | $174.65 | $174.70 |
Purchase #6 | $243.84 | 7.521% | $262.1792 | $262.18 | $262.20 | $262.20 |
Purchase #7 | $234.63 | 6.769% | $250.5121 | $250.51 | $250.50 | $250.50 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,039.84 | $1,135.3935 | $1,135.39 | $1,135.35 | $1,135.50 |