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 | $51.74 | 3.457% | $53.5287 | $53.53 | $53.55 | $53.50 |
Purchase #2 | $131.61 | 3.393% | $136.0755 | $136.08 | $136.10 | $136.10 |
Purchase #3 | $220.25 | 6.840% | $235.3151 | $235.32 | $235.30 | $235.30 |
Purchase #4 | $245.81 | 11.774% | $274.7517 | $274.75 | $274.75 | $274.80 |
Purchase #5 | $143.43 | 11.271% | $159.596 | $159.60 | $159.60 | $159.60 |
Purchase #6 | $109.28 | 4.171% | $113.8381 | $113.84 | $113.85 | $113.80 |
Purchase #7 | $86.59 | 11.166% | $96.2586 | $96.26 | $96.25 | $96.30 |
7 purchase totals = | $988.71 | $1,069.3637 | $1,069.38 | $1,069.40 | $1,069.40 |