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 | $56.38 | 6.403% | $59.99 | $59.99 | $60.00 | $60.00 |
Purchase #2 | $50.86 | 12.611% | $57.274 | $57.27 | $57.25 | $57.30 |
Purchase #3 | $132.50 | 7.562% | $142.5197 | $142.52 | $142.50 | $142.50 |
Purchase #4 | $228.35 | 10.410% | $252.1212 | $252.12 | $252.10 | $252.10 |
Purchase #5 | $148.51 | 3.579% | $153.8252 | $153.83 | $153.85 | $153.80 |
Purchase #6 | $99.36 | 12.659% | $111.938 | $111.94 | $111.95 | $111.90 |
Purchase #7 | $233.45 | 13.175% | $264.207 | $264.21 | $264.20 | $264.20 |
7 purchase totals = | $949.41 | $1,041.8751 | $1,041.88 | $1,041.85 | $1,041.80 |