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 | $56.57 | 3.529% | $58.5664 | $58.57 | $58.55 | $58.60 |
Purchase #2 | $103.70 | 4.445% | $108.3095 | $108.31 | $108.30 | $108.30 |
Purchase #3 | $227.83 | 5.700% | $240.8163 | $240.82 | $240.80 | $240.80 |
Purchase #4 | $32.74 | 7.633% | $35.239 | $35.24 | $35.25 | $35.20 |
Purchase #5 | $237.44 | 13.643% | $269.8339 | $269.83 | $269.85 | $269.80 |
Purchase #6 | $46.74 | 9.720% | $51.2831 | $51.28 | $51.30 | $51.30 |
Purchase #7 | $227.27 | 5.240% | $239.1789 | $239.18 | $239.20 | $239.20 |
7 purchase totals = | $932.29 | $1,003.2271 | $1,003.23 | $1,003.25 | $1,003.20 |