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 | $55.36 | 7.172% | $59.3304 | $59.33 | $59.35 | $59.30 |
Purchase #2 | $165.86 | 11.263% | $184.5408 | $184.54 | $184.55 | $184.50 |
Purchase #3 | $202.25 | 11.590% | $225.6908 | $225.69 | $225.70 | $225.70 |
Purchase #4 | $173.68 | 10.864% | $192.5486 | $192.55 | $192.55 | $192.50 |
Purchase #5 | $241.41 | 9.450% | $264.2232 | $264.22 | $264.20 | $264.20 |
Purchase #6 | $34.84 | 3.131% | $35.9308 | $35.93 | $35.95 | $35.90 |
Purchase #7 | $127.79 | 3.325% | $132.039 | $132.04 | $132.05 | $132.00 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,001.19 | $1,094.3036 | $1,094.30 | $1,094.35 | $1,094.10 |