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 | $54.80 | 10.505% | $60.5567 | $60.56 | $60.55 | $60.60 |
Purchase #2 | $86.66 | 12.453% | $97.4518 | $97.45 | $97.45 | $97.50 |
Purchase #3 | $186.47 | 4.601% | $195.0495 | $195.05 | $195.05 | $195.00 |
Purchase #4 | $74.84 | 9.686% | $82.089 | $82.09 | $82.10 | $82.10 |
Purchase #5 | $71.63 | 10.793% | $79.361 | $79.36 | $79.35 | $79.40 |
Purchase #6 | $238.58 | 12.443% | $268.2665 | $268.27 | $268.25 | $268.30 |
Purchase #7 | $240.30 | 6.619% | $256.2055 | $256.21 | $256.20 | $256.20 |
7 purchase totals = | $953.28 | $1,038.9800 | $1,038.99 | $1,038.95 | $1,039.10 |