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 | $52.46 | 11.287% | $58.3812 | $58.38 | $58.40 | $58.40 |
Purchase #2 | $55.63 | 5.261% | $58.5567 | $58.56 | $58.55 | $58.60 |
Purchase #3 | $232.81 | 4.626% | $243.5798 | $243.58 | $243.60 | $243.60 |
Purchase #4 | $210.91 | 12.290% | $236.8308 | $236.83 | $236.85 | $236.80 |
Purchase #5 | $15.74 | 3.245% | $16.2508 | $16.25 | $16.25 | $16.30 |
Purchase #6 | $231.44 | 10.713% | $256.2342 | $256.23 | $256.25 | $256.20 |
Purchase #7 | $156.35 | 11.713% | $174.6633 | $174.66 | $174.65 | $174.70 |
7 purchase totals = | $955.34 | $1,044.4968 | $1,044.49 | $1,044.55 | $1,044.60 |