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 | $248.92 | 8.536% | $270.1678 | $270.17 | $270.15 | $270.20 |
Purchase #2 | $139.97 | 8.529% | $151.908 | $151.91 | $151.90 | $151.90 |
Purchase #3 | $34.27 | 3.560% | $35.49 | $35.49 | $35.50 | $35.50 |
Purchase #4 | $129.40 | 13.161% | $146.4303 | $146.43 | $146.45 | $146.40 |
Purchase #5 | $62.86 | 11.765% | $70.2555 | $70.26 | $70.25 | $70.30 |
Purchase #6 | $186.65 | 11.471% | $208.0606 | $208.06 | $208.05 | $208.10 |
Purchase #7 | $149.62 | 11.716% | $167.1495 | $167.15 | $167.15 | $167.10 |
7 purchase totals = | $951.69 | $1,049.4617 | $1,049.47 | $1,049.45 | $1,049.50 |