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 | $56.59 | 5.701% | $59.8162 | $59.82 | $59.80 | $59.80 |
Purchase #2 | $142.59 | 4.755% | $149.3702 | $149.37 | $149.35 | $149.40 |
Purchase #3 | $229.36 | 7.174% | $245.8143 | $245.81 | $245.80 | $245.80 |
Purchase #4 | $246.47 | 7.821% | $265.7464 | $265.75 | $265.75 | $265.70 |
Purchase #5 | $225.68 | 4.145% | $235.0344 | $235.03 | $235.05 | $235.00 |
Purchase #6 | $18.86 | 7.363% | $20.2487 | $20.25 | $20.25 | $20.20 |
Purchase #7 | $78.74 | 9.798% | $86.4549 | $86.45 | $86.45 | $86.50 |
7 purchase totals = | $998.29 | $1,062.4851 | $1,062.48 | $1,062.45 | $1,062.40 |