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 | $53.98 | 5.327% | $56.8555 | $56.86 | $56.85 | $56.90 |
Purchase #2 | $235.72 | 3.193% | $243.2465 | $243.25 | $243.25 | $243.20 |
Purchase #3 | $192.88 | 10.207% | $212.5673 | $212.57 | $212.55 | $212.60 |
Purchase #4 | $74.74 | 8.239% | $80.8978 | $80.90 | $80.90 | $80.90 |
Purchase #5 | $118.73 | 4.496% | $124.0681 | $124.07 | $124.05 | $124.10 |
Purchase #6 | $130.72 | 3.382% | $135.141 | $135.14 | $135.15 | $135.10 |
Purchase #7 | $236.38 | 3.567% | $244.8117 | $244.81 | $244.80 | $244.80 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,043.15 | $1,097.5879 | $1,097.60 | $1,097.55 | $1,097.60 |