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 | $142.72 | 5.502% | $150.5725 | $150.57 | $150.55 | $150.60 |
Purchase #2 | $53.46 | 11.186% | $59.44 | $59.44 | $59.45 | $59.40 |
Purchase #3 | $169.25 | 13.242% | $191.6621 | $191.66 | $191.65 | $191.70 |
Purchase #4 | $246.59 | 13.384% | $279.5936 | $279.59 | $279.60 | $279.60 |
Purchase #5 | $139.80 | 12.128% | $156.7549 | $156.75 | $156.75 | $156.80 |
Purchase #6 | $138.47 | 3.138% | $142.8152 | $142.82 | $142.80 | $142.80 |
Purchase #7 | $85.44 | 3.801% | $88.6876 | $88.69 | $88.70 | $88.70 |
7 purchase totals = | $975.73 | $1,069.5259 | $1,069.52 | $1,069.50 | $1,069.60 |