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 | $180.63 | 8.810% | $196.5435 | $196.54 | $196.55 | $196.50 |
Purchase #2 | $135.55 | 5.333% | $142.7789 | $142.78 | $142.80 | $142.80 |
Purchase #3 | $117.96 | 4.537% | $123.3118 | $123.31 | $123.30 | $123.30 |
Purchase #4 | $79.51 | 7.570% | $85.5289 | $85.53 | $85.55 | $85.50 |
Purchase #5 | $247.87 | 8.706% | $269.4496 | $269.45 | $269.45 | $269.40 |
Purchase #6 | $59.51 | 6.314% | $63.2675 | $63.27 | $63.25 | $63.30 |
Purchase #7 | $148.97 | 13.160% | $168.5745 | $168.57 | $168.55 | $168.60 |
7 purchase totals = | $970.00 | $1,049.4547 | $1,049.45 | $1,049.45 | $1,049.40 |