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 | $48.57 | 5.718% | $51.3472 | $51.35 | $51.35 | $51.30 |
Purchase #2 | $68.53 | 13.194% | $77.5718 | $77.57 | $77.55 | $77.60 |
Purchase #3 | $169.60 | 10.333% | $187.1248 | $187.12 | $187.10 | $187.10 |
Purchase #4 | $235.59 | 10.380% | $260.0442 | $260.04 | $260.05 | $260.00 |
Purchase #5 | $88.55 | 6.333% | $94.1579 | $94.16 | $94.15 | $94.20 |
Purchase #6 | $176.52 | 5.715% | $186.6081 | $186.61 | $186.60 | $186.60 |
Purchase #7 | $167.85 | 11.481% | $187.1209 | $187.12 | $187.10 | $187.10 |
7 purchase totals = | $955.21 | $1,043.9749 | $1,043.97 | $1,043.90 | $1,043.90 |