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 | $54.86 | 5.706% | $57.9903 | $57.99 | $58.00 | $58.00 |
Purchase #2 | $112.71 | 3.411% | $116.5545 | $116.55 | $116.55 | $116.60 |
Purchase #3 | $169.61 | 4.104% | $176.5708 | $176.57 | $176.55 | $176.60 |
Purchase #4 | $75.30 | 13.482% | $85.4519 | $85.45 | $85.45 | $85.50 |
Purchase #5 | $138.63 | 5.158% | $145.7805 | $145.78 | $145.80 | $145.80 |
Purchase #6 | $249.39 | 8.872% | $271.5159 | $271.52 | $271.50 | $271.50 |
Purchase #7 | $51.89 | 10.420% | $57.2969 | $57.30 | $57.30 | $57.30 |
7 purchase totals = | $852.39 | $911.1608 | $911.16 | $911.15 | $911.30 |