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 | $104.58 | 5.740% | $110.5829 | $110.58 | $110.60 | $110.60 |
Purchase #2 | $30.61 | 3.605% | $31.7135 | $31.71 | $31.70 | $31.70 |
Purchase #3 | $140.83 | 11.667% | $157.2606 | $157.26 | $157.25 | $157.30 |
Purchase #4 | $83.51 | 4.711% | $87.4442 | $87.44 | $87.45 | $87.40 |
Purchase #5 | $248.79 | 8.304% | $269.4495 | $269.45 | $269.45 | $269.40 |
Purchase #6 | $43.75 | 6.212% | $46.4678 | $46.47 | $46.45 | $46.50 |
Purchase #7 | $144.51 | 12.530% | $162.6171 | $162.62 | $162.60 | $162.60 |
7 purchase totals = | $796.58 | $865.5356 | $865.53 | $865.50 | $865.50 |