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 | $58.57 | 6.667% | $62.4749 | $62.47 | $62.45 | $62.50 |
Purchase #2 | $144.49 | 13.470% | $163.9528 | $163.95 | $163.95 | $164.00 |
Purchase #3 | $196.32 | 10.519% | $216.9709 | $216.97 | $216.95 | $217.00 |
Purchase #4 | $152.45 | 3.432% | $157.6821 | $157.68 | $157.70 | $157.70 |
Purchase #5 | $181.35 | 8.157% | $196.1427 | $196.14 | $196.15 | $196.10 |
Purchase #6 | $187.53 | 10.782% | $207.7495 | $207.75 | $207.75 | $207.70 |
Purchase #7 | $115.86 | 4.254% | $120.7887 | $120.79 | $120.80 | $120.80 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,036.57 | $1,125.7616 | $1,125.75 | $1,125.75 | $1,125.80 |