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 | $52.28 | 7.807% | $56.3615 | $56.36 | $56.35 | $56.40 |
Purchase #2 | $189.26 | 8.216% | $204.8096 | $204.81 | $204.80 | $204.80 |
Purchase #3 | $227.43 | 3.525% | $235.4469 | $235.45 | $235.45 | $235.40 |
Purchase #4 | $38.97 | 11.576% | $43.4812 | $43.48 | $43.50 | $43.50 |
Purchase #5 | $176.68 | 12.771% | $199.2438 | $199.24 | $199.25 | $199.20 |
Purchase #6 | $50.68 | 13.520% | $57.5319 | $57.53 | $57.55 | $57.50 |
Purchase #7 | $233.70 | 8.132% | $252.7045 | $252.70 | $252.70 | $252.70 |
7 purchase totals = | $969.00 | $1,049.5794 | $1,049.57 | $1,049.60 | $1,049.50 |