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 | $52.85 | 10.600% | $58.4521 | $58.45 | $58.45 | $58.50 |
Purchase #2 | $165.84 | 4.671% | $173.5864 | $173.59 | $173.60 | $173.60 |
Purchase #3 | $181.35 | 5.428% | $191.1937 | $191.19 | $191.20 | $191.20 |
Purchase #4 | $36.63 | 8.681% | $39.8099 | $39.81 | $39.80 | $39.80 |
Purchase #5 | $246.70 | 8.569% | $267.8397 | $267.84 | $267.85 | $267.80 |
Purchase #6 | $63.93 | 10.650% | $70.7385 | $70.74 | $70.75 | $70.70 |
Purchase #7 | $226.31 | 3.369% | $233.9344 | $233.93 | $233.95 | $233.90 |
7 purchase totals = | $973.61 | $1,035.5547 | $1,035.55 | $1,035.60 | $1,035.50 |