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 | $62.67 | 12.495% | $70.5006 | $70.50 | $70.50 | $70.50 |
Purchase #2 | $156.53 | 4.804% | $164.0497 | $164.05 | $164.05 | $164.00 |
Purchase #3 | $223.67 | 13.254% | $253.3152 | $253.32 | $253.30 | $253.30 |
Purchase #4 | $198.99 | 4.765% | $208.4719 | $208.47 | $208.45 | $208.50 |
Purchase #5 | $13.91 | 3.741% | $14.4304 | $14.43 | $14.45 | $14.40 |
Purchase #6 | $160.80 | 6.800% | $171.7344 | $171.73 | $171.75 | $171.70 |
Purchase #7 | $236.84 | 10.845% | $262.5253 | $262.53 | $262.55 | $262.50 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,053.41 | $1,145.0275 | $1,145.03 | $1,145.05 | $1,144.90 |