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 | $57.39 | 3.278% | $59.2712 | $59.27 | $59.25 | $59.30 |
Purchase #2 | $173.48 | 8.793% | $188.7341 | $188.73 | $188.75 | $188.70 |
Purchase #3 | $173.78 | 8.455% | $188.4731 | $188.47 | $188.45 | $188.50 |
Purchase #4 | $171.52 | 3.146% | $176.916 | $176.92 | $176.90 | $176.90 |
Purchase #5 | $116.56 | 5.767% | $123.282 | $123.28 | $123.30 | $123.30 |
Purchase #6 | $79.77 | 9.859% | $87.6345 | $87.63 | $87.65 | $87.60 |
Purchase #7 | $205.77 | 7.498% | $221.1986 | $221.20 | $221.20 | $221.20 |
7 purchase totals = | $978.27 | $1,045.5095 | $1,045.50 | $1,045.50 | $1,045.50 |