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 | $53.87 | 9.500% | $58.9877 | $58.99 | $59.00 | $59.00 |
Purchase #2 | $116.79 | 8.361% | $126.5548 | $126.55 | $126.55 | $126.60 |
Purchase #3 | $88.97 | 5.746% | $94.0822 | $94.08 | $94.10 | $94.10 |
Purchase #4 | $250.40 | 7.509% | $269.2025 | $269.20 | $269.20 | $269.20 |
Purchase #5 | $138.69 | 5.157% | $145.8422 | $145.84 | $145.85 | $145.80 |
Purchase #6 | $233.69 | 5.719% | $247.0547 | $247.05 | $247.05 | $247.10 |
Purchase #7 | $115.94 | 8.753% | $126.0882 | $126.09 | $126.10 | $126.10 |
7 purchase totals = | $998.35 | $1,067.8123 | $1,067.80 | $1,067.85 | $1,067.90 |