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 | $56.42 | 5.443% | $59.4909 | $59.49 | $59.50 | $59.50 |
Purchase #2 | $170.40 | 9.371% | $186.3682 | $186.37 | $186.35 | $186.40 |
Purchase #3 | $234.89 | 4.445% | $245.3309 | $245.33 | $245.35 | $245.30 |
Purchase #4 | $226.97 | 6.508% | $241.7412 | $241.74 | $241.75 | $241.70 |
Purchase #5 | $135.89 | 3.801% | $141.0552 | $141.06 | $141.05 | $141.10 |
Purchase #6 | $216.26 | 5.166% | $227.432 | $227.43 | $227.45 | $227.40 |
Purchase #7 | $166.50 | 12.221% | $186.848 | $186.85 | $186.85 | $186.80 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,207.33 | $1,288.2664 | $1,288.27 | $1,288.30 | $1,288.20 |