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 | $59.47 | 3.668% | $61.6514 | $61.65 | $61.65 | $61.70 |
Purchase #2 | $119.52 | 6.185% | $126.9123 | $126.91 | $126.90 | $126.90 |
Purchase #3 | $132.76 | 7.327% | $142.4873 | $142.49 | $142.50 | $142.50 |
Purchase #4 | $222.90 | 3.378% | $230.4296 | $230.43 | $230.45 | $230.40 |
Purchase #5 | $118.53 | 8.626% | $128.7544 | $128.75 | $128.75 | $128.80 |
Purchase #6 | $115.47 | 12.494% | $129.8968 | $129.90 | $129.90 | $129.90 |
Purchase #7 | $219.59 | 10.330% | $242.2736 | $242.27 | $242.25 | $242.30 |
7 purchase totals = | $988.24 | $1,062.4054 | $1,062.40 | $1,062.40 | $1,062.50 |