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 | $55.57 | 7.555% | $59.7683 | $59.77 | $59.75 | $59.80 |
Purchase #2 | $110.84 | 4.134% | $115.4221 | $115.42 | $115.40 | $115.40 |
Purchase #3 | $140.63 | 13.510% | $159.6291 | $159.63 | $159.65 | $159.60 |
Purchase #4 | $119.27 | 3.606% | $123.5709 | $123.57 | $123.55 | $123.60 |
Purchase #5 | $243.55 | 5.739% | $257.5273 | $257.53 | $257.55 | $257.50 |
Purchase #6 | $174.92 | 11.844% | $195.6375 | $195.64 | $195.65 | $195.60 |
Purchase #7 | $185.46 | 12.407% | $208.47 | $208.47 | $208.45 | $208.50 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,030.24 | $1,120.0252 | $1,120.03 | $1,120.00 | $1,120.00 |