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 | $56.81 | 5.724% | $60.0618 | $60.06 | $60.05 | $60.10 |
Purchase #2 | $146.34 | 3.481% | $151.4341 | $151.43 | $151.45 | $151.40 |
Purchase #3 | $79.74 | 11.598% | $88.9882 | $88.99 | $89.00 | $89.00 |
Purchase #4 | $212.53 | 9.127% | $231.9276 | $231.93 | $231.95 | $231.90 |
Purchase #5 | $100.44 | 11.726% | $112.2176 | $112.22 | $112.20 | $112.20 |
Purchase #6 | $234.62 | 6.458% | $249.7718 | $249.77 | $249.75 | $249.80 |
Purchase #7 | $143.37 | 9.206% | $156.5686 | $156.57 | $156.55 | $156.60 |
7 purchase totals = | $973.85 | $1,050.9697 | $1,050.97 | $1,050.95 | $1,051.00 |