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 | $54.94 | 6.466% | $58.4924 | $58.49 | $58.50 | $58.50 |
Purchase #2 | $136.72 | 3.593% | $141.6323 | $141.63 | $141.65 | $141.60 |
Purchase #3 | $234.67 | 9.520% | $257.0106 | $257.01 | $257.00 | $257.00 |
Purchase #4 | $235.94 | 6.791% | $251.9627 | $251.96 | $251.95 | $252.00 |
Purchase #5 | $242.35 | 6.324% | $257.6762 | $257.68 | $257.70 | $257.70 |
Purchase #6 | $184.48 | 12.513% | $207.564 | $207.56 | $207.55 | $207.60 |
Purchase #7 | $115.32 | 3.794% | $119.6952 | $119.70 | $119.70 | $119.70 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,204.42 | $1,294.0334 | $1,294.03 | $1,294.05 | $1,294.10 |