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 | $57.34 | 5.817% | $60.6755 | $60.68 | $60.70 | $60.70 |
Purchase #2 | $130.94 | 9.306% | $143.1253 | $143.13 | $143.15 | $143.10 |
Purchase #3 | $203.41 | 6.860% | $217.3639 | $217.36 | $217.35 | $217.40 |
Purchase #4 | $97.88 | 9.853% | $107.5241 | $107.52 | $107.50 | $107.50 |
Purchase #5 | $242.46 | 7.759% | $261.2725 | $261.27 | $261.25 | $261.30 |
Purchase #6 | $59.50 | 3.425% | $61.5379 | $61.54 | $61.55 | $61.50 |
Purchase #7 | $186.30 | 7.551% | $200.3675 | $200.37 | $200.35 | $200.40 |
7 purchase totals = | $977.83 | $1,051.8667 | $1,051.87 | $1,051.85 | $1,051.90 |