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 | $55.53 | 6.578% | $59.1828 | $59.18 | $59.20 | $59.20 |
Purchase #2 | $154.92 | 7.348% | $166.3035 | $166.30 | $166.30 | $166.30 |
Purchase #3 | $195.82 | 10.612% | $216.6004 | $216.60 | $216.60 | $216.60 |
Purchase #4 | $36.82 | 3.843% | $38.235 | $38.24 | $38.25 | $38.20 |
Purchase #5 | $242.91 | 13.873% | $276.6089 | $276.61 | $276.60 | $276.60 |
Purchase #6 | $119.40 | 11.486% | $133.1143 | $133.11 | $133.10 | $133.10 |
Purchase #7 | $147.76 | 7.234% | $158.449 | $158.45 | $158.45 | $158.40 |
7 purchase totals = | $953.16 | $1,048.4939 | $1,048.49 | $1,048.50 | $1,048.40 |