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 | $54.41 | 4.378% | $56.7921 | $56.79 | $56.80 | $56.80 |
Purchase #2 | $11.76 | 5.697% | $12.43 | $12.43 | $12.45 | $12.40 |
Purchase #3 | $161.98 | 6.421% | $172.3807 | $172.38 | $172.40 | $172.40 |
Purchase #4 | $218.43 | 6.872% | $233.4405 | $233.44 | $233.45 | $233.40 |
Purchase #5 | $177.47 | 13.478% | $201.3894 | $201.39 | $201.40 | $201.40 |
Purchase #6 | $230.26 | 11.851% | $257.5481 | $257.55 | $257.55 | $257.50 |
Purchase #7 | $248.64 | 10.732% | $275.324 | $275.32 | $275.30 | $275.30 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,102.95 | $1,209.3048 | $1,209.30 | $1,209.35 | $1,209.20 |