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 | $56.70 | 3.740% | $58.8206 | $58.82 | $58.80 | $58.80 |
Purchase #2 | $236.68 | 9.672% | $259.5717 | $259.57 | $259.55 | $259.60 |
Purchase #3 | $149.47 | 12.403% | $168.0088 | $168.01 | $168.00 | $168.00 |
Purchase #4 | $85.79 | 10.292% | $94.6195 | $94.62 | $94.60 | $94.60 |
Purchase #5 | $99.73 | 4.810% | $104.527 | $104.53 | $104.55 | $104.50 |
Purchase #6 | $168.74 | 5.696% | $178.3514 | $178.35 | $178.35 | $178.40 |
Purchase #7 | $138.27 | 9.710% | $151.696 | $151.70 | $151.70 | $151.70 |
7 purchase totals = | $935.38 | $1,015.5950 | $1,015.60 | $1,015.55 | $1,015.60 |