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 | $56.34 | 3.810% | $58.4866 | $58.49 | $58.50 | $58.50 |
Purchase #2 | $91.54 | 8.570% | $99.385 | $99.39 | $99.40 | $99.40 |
Purchase #3 | $115.84 | 12.745% | $130.6038 | $130.60 | $130.60 | $130.60 |
Purchase #4 | $162.39 | 3.724% | $168.4374 | $168.44 | $168.45 | $168.40 |
Purchase #5 | $211.39 | 9.405% | $231.2712 | $231.27 | $231.25 | $231.30 |
Purchase #6 | $226.42 | 11.139% | $251.6409 | $251.64 | $251.65 | $251.60 |
Purchase #7 | $143.30 | 12.573% | $161.3171 | $161.32 | $161.30 | $161.30 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,007.22 | $1,101.1420 | $1,101.15 | $1,101.15 | $1,101.10 |