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 | $53.58 | 5.655% | $56.6099 | $56.61 | $56.60 | $56.60 |
Purchase #2 | $203.42 | 12.699% | $229.2523 | $229.25 | $229.25 | $229.30 |
Purchase #3 | $67.57 | 11.528% | $75.3595 | $75.36 | $75.35 | $75.40 |
Purchase #4 | $157.68 | 8.137% | $170.5104 | $170.51 | $170.50 | $170.50 |
Purchase #5 | $134.83 | 6.694% | $143.8555 | $143.86 | $143.85 | $143.90 |
Purchase #6 | $239.64 | 7.629% | $257.9221 | $257.92 | $257.90 | $257.90 |
Purchase #7 | $227.54 | 8.710% | $247.3587 | $247.36 | $247.35 | $247.40 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,084.26 | $1,180.8684 | $1,180.87 | $1,180.80 | $1,181.00 |