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 | $56.72 | 6.521% | $60.4187 | $60.42 | $60.40 | $60.40 |
Purchase #2 | $188.59 | 12.461% | $212.0902 | $212.09 | $212.10 | $212.10 |
Purchase #3 | $161.63 | 7.524% | $173.791 | $173.79 | $173.80 | $173.80 |
Purchase #4 | $187.61 | 11.319% | $208.8456 | $208.85 | $208.85 | $208.80 |
Purchase #5 | $130.91 | 6.448% | $139.3511 | $139.35 | $139.35 | $139.40 |
Purchase #6 | $201.48 | 7.404% | $216.3976 | $216.40 | $216.40 | $216.40 |
Purchase #7 | $236.63 | 10.553% | $261.6016 | $261.60 | $261.60 | $261.60 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,163.57 | $1,272.4958 | $1,272.50 | $1,272.50 | $1,272.50 |