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 | $55.74 | 5.465% | $58.7862 | $58.79 | $58.80 | $58.80 |
Purchase #2 | $96.49 | 9.186% | $105.3536 | $105.35 | $105.35 | $105.40 |
Purchase #3 | $50.40 | 9.553% | $55.2147 | $55.21 | $55.20 | $55.20 |
Purchase #4 | $145.31 | 6.307% | $154.4747 | $154.47 | $154.45 | $154.50 |
Purchase #5 | $169.77 | 7.420% | $182.3669 | $182.37 | $182.35 | $182.40 |
Purchase #6 | $217.78 | 7.296% | $233.6692 | $233.67 | $233.65 | $233.70 |
Purchase #7 | $247.77 | 13.852% | $282.0911 | $282.09 | $282.10 | $282.10 |
7 purchase totals = | $983.26 | $1,071.9564 | $1,071.95 | $1,071.90 | $1,072.10 |