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 | $58.54 | 3.339% | $60.4947 | $60.49 | $60.50 | $60.50 |
Purchase #2 | $82.83 | 10.562% | $91.5785 | $91.58 | $91.60 | $91.60 |
Purchase #3 | $131.40 | 12.715% | $148.1075 | $148.11 | $148.10 | $148.10 |
Purchase #4 | $199.97 | 13.420% | $226.806 | $226.81 | $226.80 | $226.80 |
Purchase #5 | $139.82 | 10.833% | $154.9667 | $154.97 | $154.95 | $155.00 |
Purchase #6 | $244.29 | 7.592% | $262.8365 | $262.84 | $262.85 | $262.80 |
Purchase #7 | $99.25 | 5.352% | $104.5619 | $104.56 | $104.55 | $104.60 |
7 purchase totals = | $956.10 | $1,049.3518 | $1,049.36 | $1,049.35 | $1,049.40 |