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 | $54.45 | 8.858% | $59.2732 | $59.27 | $59.25 | $59.30 |
Purchase #2 | $248.37 | 9.334% | $271.5529 | $271.55 | $271.55 | $271.60 |
Purchase #3 | $86.33 | 11.575% | $96.3227 | $96.32 | $96.30 | $96.30 |
Purchase #4 | $178.47 | 11.155% | $198.3783 | $198.38 | $198.40 | $198.40 |
Purchase #5 | $55.66 | 5.192% | $58.5499 | $58.55 | $58.55 | $58.50 |
Purchase #6 | $209.43 | 12.860% | $236.3627 | $236.36 | $236.35 | $236.40 |
Purchase #7 | $52.72 | 13.262% | $59.7117 | $59.71 | $59.70 | $59.70 |
7 purchase totals = | $885.43 | $980.1514 | $980.14 | $980.10 | $980.20 |