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 | $56.48 | 7.209% | $60.5516 | $60.55 | $60.55 | $60.60 |
Purchase #2 | $169.25 | 9.600% | $185.498 | $185.50 | $185.50 | $185.50 |
Purchase #3 | $52.76 | 10.821% | $58.4692 | $58.47 | $58.45 | $58.50 |
Purchase #4 | $237.52 | 9.435% | $259.93 | $259.93 | $259.95 | $259.90 |
Purchase #5 | $157.96 | 6.497% | $168.2227 | $168.22 | $168.20 | $168.20 |
Purchase #6 | $237.89 | 11.685% | $265.6874 | $265.69 | $265.70 | $265.70 |
Purchase #7 | $170.83 | 6.269% | $181.5393 | $181.54 | $181.55 | $181.50 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,082.69 | $1,179.8982 | $1,179.90 | $1,179.90 | $1,179.90 |