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 | $235.94 | 10.440% | $260.5721 | $260.57 | $260.55 | $260.60 |
Purchase #2 | $250.98 | 6.818% | $268.0918 | $268.09 | $268.10 | $268.10 |
Purchase #3 | $69.95 | 3.343% | $72.2884 | $72.29 | $72.30 | $72.30 |
Purchase #4 | $171.68 | 5.534% | $181.1808 | $181.18 | $181.20 | $181.20 |
Purchase #5 | $237.48 | 9.390% | $259.7794 | $259.78 | $259.80 | $259.80 |
Purchase #6 | $70.87 | 10.825% | $78.5417 | $78.54 | $78.55 | $78.50 |
Purchase #7 | $49.65 | 3.818% | $51.5456 | $51.55 | $51.55 | $51.50 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,086.55 | $1,171.9998 | $1,172.00 | $1,172.05 | $1,172.00 |