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 | $240.39 | 12.455% | $270.3306 | $270.33 | $270.35 | $270.30 |
Purchase #2 | $160.51 | 9.308% | $175.4503 | $175.45 | $175.45 | $175.50 |
Purchase #3 | $174.58 | 10.731% | $193.3142 | $193.31 | $193.30 | $193.30 |
Purchase #4 | $66.67 | 8.843% | $72.5656 | $72.57 | $72.55 | $72.60 |
Purchase #5 | $136.34 | 9.765% | $149.6536 | $149.65 | $149.65 | $149.70 |
Purchase #6 | $165.99 | 4.868% | $174.0704 | $174.07 | $174.05 | $174.10 |
Purchase #7 | $250.65 | 13.532% | $284.568 | $284.57 | $284.55 | $284.60 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,195.13 | $1,319.9527 | $1,319.95 | $1,319.90 | $1,320.10 |