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 | $56.39 | 7.334% | $60.5256 | $60.53 | $60.55 | $60.50 |
Purchase #2 | $100.45 | 7.686% | $108.1706 | $108.17 | $108.15 | $108.20 |
Purchase #3 | $113.38 | 3.590% | $117.4503 | $117.45 | $117.45 | $117.50 |
Purchase #4 | $181.86 | 12.258% | $204.1524 | $204.15 | $204.15 | $204.20 |
Purchase #5 | $213.96 | 13.178% | $242.1556 | $242.16 | $242.15 | $242.20 |
Purchase #6 | $56.63 | 5.873% | $59.9559 | $59.96 | $59.95 | $60.00 |
Purchase #7 | $237.49 | 11.856% | $265.6468 | $265.65 | $265.65 | $265.60 |
7 purchase totals = | $960.16 | $1,058.0572 | $1,058.07 | $1,058.05 | $1,058.20 |