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 | $53.45 | 13.179% | $60.4942 | $60.49 | $60.50 | $60.50 |
Purchase #2 | $108.38 | 8.494% | $117.5858 | $117.59 | $117.60 | $117.60 |
Purchase #3 | $225.28 | 4.785% | $236.0596 | $236.06 | $236.05 | $236.10 |
Purchase #4 | $243.28 | 11.324% | $270.829 | $270.83 | $270.85 | $270.80 |
Purchase #5 | $97.71 | 5.548% | $103.131 | $103.13 | $103.15 | $103.10 |
Purchase #6 | $241.90 | 7.746% | $260.6376 | $260.64 | $260.65 | $260.60 |
Purchase #7 | $228.49 | 7.805% | $246.3236 | $246.32 | $246.30 | $246.30 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,198.49 | $1,295.0608 | $1,295.06 | $1,295.10 | $1,295.00 |