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 | $55.37 | 3.848% | $57.5006 | $57.50 | $57.50 | $57.50 |
Purchase #2 | $159.48 | 6.568% | $169.9546 | $169.95 | $169.95 | $170.00 |
Purchase #3 | $225.61 | 7.392% | $242.2871 | $242.29 | $242.30 | $242.30 |
Purchase #4 | $59.68 | 12.572% | $67.183 | $67.18 | $67.20 | $67.20 |
Purchase #5 | $127.95 | 7.655% | $137.7446 | $137.74 | $137.75 | $137.70 |
Purchase #6 | $234.94 | 9.445% | $257.1301 | $257.13 | $257.15 | $257.10 |
Purchase #7 | $168.38 | 11.529% | $187.7925 | $187.79 | $187.80 | $187.80 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,031.41 | $1,119.5925 | $1,119.58 | $1,119.65 | $1,119.60 |