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 | $58.49 | 5.283% | $61.58 | $61.58 | $61.60 | $61.60 |
Purchase #2 | $213.76 | 5.303% | $225.0957 | $225.10 | $225.10 | $225.10 |
Purchase #3 | $205.39 | 4.690% | $215.0228 | $215.02 | $215.00 | $215.00 |
Purchase #4 | $144.28 | 12.527% | $162.354 | $162.35 | $162.35 | $162.40 |
Purchase #5 | $69.88 | 12.480% | $78.601 | $78.60 | $78.60 | $78.60 |
Purchase #6 | $80.79 | 7.506% | $86.8541 | $86.85 | $86.85 | $86.90 |
Purchase #7 | $223.26 | 11.520% | $248.9796 | $248.98 | $249.00 | $249.00 |
7 purchase totals = | $995.85 | $1,078.4872 | $1,078.48 | $1,078.50 | $1,078.60 |