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 | $59.95 | 5.505% | $63.2502 | $63.25 | $63.25 | $63.30 |
Purchase #2 | $43.95 | 5.850% | $46.5211 | $46.52 | $46.50 | $46.50 |
Purchase #3 | $198.46 | 5.602% | $209.5777 | $209.58 | $209.60 | $209.60 |
Purchase #4 | $187.93 | 5.192% | $197.6873 | $197.69 | $197.70 | $197.70 |
Purchase #5 | $234.27 | 5.223% | $246.5059 | $246.51 | $246.50 | $246.50 |
Purchase #6 | $209.64 | 13.187% | $237.2852 | $237.29 | $237.30 | $237.30 |
Purchase #7 | $218.96 | 12.754% | $246.8862 | $246.89 | $246.90 | $246.90 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,153.16 | $1,247.7136 | $1,247.73 | $1,247.75 | $1,247.80 |