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 | $50.58 | 10.279% | $55.7791 | $55.78 | $55.80 | $55.80 |
Purchase #2 | $175.73 | 4.348% | $183.3707 | $183.37 | $183.35 | $183.40 |
Purchase #3 | $142.72 | 11.262% | $158.7931 | $158.79 | $158.80 | $158.80 |
Purchase #4 | $240.90 | 7.493% | $258.9506 | $258.95 | $258.95 | $259.00 |
Purchase #5 | $60.45 | 12.729% | $68.1447 | $68.14 | $68.15 | $68.10 |
Purchase #6 | $131.75 | 6.120% | $139.8131 | $139.81 | $139.80 | $139.80 |
Purchase #7 | $141.89 | 6.250% | $150.7581 | $150.76 | $150.75 | $150.80 |
7 purchase totals = | $944.02 | $1,015.6094 | $1,015.60 | $1,015.60 | $1,015.70 |