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 | $235.58 | 10.564% | $260.4667 | $260.47 | $260.45 | $260.50 |
Purchase #2 | $227.70 | 12.679% | $256.5701 | $256.57 | $256.55 | $256.60 |
Purchase #3 | $93.50 | 13.236% | $105.8757 | $105.88 | $105.90 | $105.90 |
Purchase #4 | $154.26 | 11.600% | $172.1542 | $172.15 | $172.15 | $172.20 |
Purchase #5 | $229.96 | 3.779% | $238.6502 | $238.65 | $238.65 | $238.70 |
Purchase #6 | $72.62 | 8.233% | $78.5988 | $78.60 | $78.60 | $78.60 |
Purchase #7 | $15.56 | 3.736% | $16.1413 | $16.14 | $16.15 | $16.10 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,029.18 | $1,128.4570 | $1,128.46 | $1,128.45 | $1,128.60 |