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 | $59.28 | 10.470% | $65.4866 | $65.49 | $65.50 | $65.50 |
Purchase #2 | $166.46 | 6.354% | $177.0369 | $177.04 | $177.05 | $177.00 |
Purchase #3 | $249.68 | 9.800% | $274.1486 | $274.15 | $274.15 | $274.10 |
Purchase #4 | $65.65 | 13.254% | $74.3513 | $74.35 | $74.35 | $74.40 |
Purchase #5 | $145.59 | 12.470% | $163.7451 | $163.75 | $163.75 | $163.70 |
Purchase #6 | $165.82 | 6.455% | $176.5237 | $176.52 | $176.50 | $176.50 |
Purchase #7 | $112.81 | 6.596% | $120.2509 | $120.25 | $120.25 | $120.30 |
7 purchase totals = | $965.29 | $1,051.5431 | $1,051.55 | $1,051.55 | $1,051.50 |