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 | $60.59 | 6.574% | $64.5732 | $64.57 | $64.55 | $64.60 |
Purchase #2 | $96.37 | 3.246% | $99.4982 | $99.50 | $99.50 | $99.50 |
Purchase #3 | $45.66 | 7.111% | $48.9069 | $48.91 | $48.90 | $48.90 |
Purchase #4 | $218.47 | 8.821% | $237.7412 | $237.74 | $237.75 | $237.70 |
Purchase #5 | $223.76 | 11.547% | $249.5976 | $249.60 | $249.60 | $249.60 |
Purchase #6 | $232.96 | 5.457% | $245.6726 | $245.67 | $245.65 | $245.70 |
Purchase #7 | $125.48 | 9.540% | $137.4508 | $137.45 | $137.45 | $137.50 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,003.29 | $1,083.4405 | $1,083.44 | $1,083.40 | $1,083.50 |