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 | $209.90 | 6.479% | $223.4994 | $223.50 | $223.50 | $223.50 |
Purchase #2 | $37.40 | 3.127% | $38.5695 | $38.57 | $38.55 | $38.60 |
Purchase #3 | $62.68 | 9.415% | $68.5813 | $68.58 | $68.60 | $68.60 |
Purchase #4 | $177.52 | 3.549% | $183.8202 | $183.82 | $183.80 | $183.80 |
Purchase #5 | $69.33 | 7.310% | $74.398 | $74.40 | $74.40 | $74.40 |
Purchase #6 | $236.45 | 8.508% | $256.5672 | $256.57 | $256.55 | $256.60 |
Purchase #7 | $193.35 | 11.225% | $215.0535 | $215.05 | $215.05 | $215.10 |
7 purchase totals = | $986.63 | $1,060.4891 | $1,060.49 | $1,060.45 | $1,060.60 |