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 | $51.46 | 13.684% | $58.5018 | $58.50 | $58.50 | $58.50 |
Purchase #2 | $103.95 | 13.390% | $117.8689 | $117.87 | $117.85 | $117.90 |
Purchase #3 | $142.64 | 10.330% | $157.3747 | $157.37 | $157.35 | $157.40 |
Purchase #4 | $137.74 | 13.483% | $156.3115 | $156.31 | $156.30 | $156.30 |
Purchase #5 | $55.89 | 7.500% | $60.0818 | $60.08 | $60.10 | $60.10 |
Purchase #6 | $249.79 | 10.159% | $275.1662 | $275.17 | $275.15 | $275.20 |
Purchase #7 | $230.59 | 3.694% | $239.108 | $239.11 | $239.10 | $239.10 |
7 purchase totals = | $972.06 | $1,064.4129 | $1,064.41 | $1,064.35 | $1,064.50 |