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 | $53.75 | 11.753% | $60.0672 | $60.07 | $60.05 | $60.10 |
Purchase #2 | $239.84 | 13.744% | $272.8036 | $272.80 | $272.80 | $272.80 |
Purchase #3 | $129.63 | 8.281% | $140.3647 | $140.36 | $140.35 | $140.40 |
Purchase #4 | $81.89 | 9.229% | $89.4476 | $89.45 | $89.45 | $89.40 |
Purchase #5 | $240.83 | 8.486% | $261.2668 | $261.27 | $261.25 | $261.30 |
Purchase #6 | $42.55 | 5.650% | $44.9541 | $44.95 | $44.95 | $45.00 |
Purchase #7 | $169.67 | 12.365% | $190.6497 | $190.65 | $190.65 | $190.60 |
7 purchase totals = | $958.16 | $1,059.5537 | $1,059.55 | $1,059.50 | $1,059.60 |