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 | $54.72 | 5.423% | $57.6875 | $57.69 | $57.70 | $57.70 |
Purchase #2 | $95.53 | 9.140% | $104.2614 | $104.26 | $104.25 | $104.30 |
Purchase #3 | $141.78 | 7.205% | $151.9952 | $152.00 | $152.00 | $152.00 |
Purchase #4 | $246.47 | 9.651% | $270.2568 | $270.26 | $270.25 | $270.30 |
Purchase #5 | $166.41 | 8.859% | $181.1523 | $181.15 | $181.15 | $181.20 |
Purchase #6 | $161.46 | 7.590% | $173.7148 | $173.71 | $173.70 | $173.70 |
Purchase #7 | $138.45 | 11.561% | $154.4562 | $154.46 | $154.45 | $154.50 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,004.82 | $1,093.5242 | $1,093.53 | $1,093.50 | $1,093.70 |