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 | $53.91 | 10.152% | $59.3829 | $59.38 | $59.40 | $59.40 |
Purchase #2 | $120.66 | 7.801% | $130.0727 | $130.07 | $130.05 | $130.10 |
Purchase #3 | $150.76 | 3.237% | $155.6401 | $155.64 | $155.65 | $155.60 |
Purchase #4 | $236.96 | 5.512% | $250.0212 | $250.02 | $250.00 | $250.00 |
Purchase #5 | $221.75 | 9.235% | $242.2286 | $242.23 | $242.25 | $242.20 |
Purchase #6 | $235.74 | 6.253% | $250.4808 | $250.48 | $250.50 | $250.50 |
Purchase #7 | $77.39 | 3.812% | $80.3401 | $80.34 | $80.35 | $80.30 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,097.17 | $1,168.1664 | $1,168.16 | $1,168.20 | $1,168.10 |