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 | $160.62 | 7.391% | $172.4914 | $172.49 | $172.50 | $172.50 |
Purchase #2 | $57.58 | 3.593% | $59.6488 | $59.65 | $59.65 | $59.60 |
Purchase #3 | $80.27 | 12.771% | $90.5213 | $90.52 | $90.50 | $90.50 |
Purchase #4 | $238.34 | 4.355% | $248.7197 | $248.72 | $248.70 | $248.70 |
Purchase #5 | $86.92 | 5.618% | $91.8032 | $91.80 | $91.80 | $91.80 |
Purchase #6 | $114.56 | 4.266% | $119.4471 | $119.45 | $119.45 | $119.40 |
Purchase #7 | $249.86 | 5.849% | $264.4743 | $264.47 | $264.45 | $264.50 |
7 purchase totals = | $988.15 | $1,047.1058 | $1,047.10 | $1,047.05 | $1,047.00 |