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 | $57.87 | 6.410% | $61.5795 | $61.58 | $61.60 | $61.60 |
Purchase #2 | $17.67 | 12.202% | $19.8261 | $19.83 | $19.85 | $19.80 |
Purchase #3 | $138.59 | 5.569% | $146.3081 | $146.31 | $146.30 | $146.30 |
Purchase #4 | $218.44 | 13.600% | $248.1478 | $248.15 | $248.15 | $248.10 |
Purchase #5 | $104.43 | 9.753% | $114.6151 | $114.62 | $114.60 | $114.60 |
Purchase #6 | $189.86 | 3.739% | $196.9589 | $196.96 | $196.95 | $197.00 |
Purchase #7 | $242.26 | 8.516% | $262.8909 | $262.89 | $262.90 | $262.90 |
7 purchase totals = | $969.12 | $1,050.3264 | $1,050.34 | $1,050.35 | $1,050.30 |